Saturday, February 17, 2018

Israel Figured Out How to Prevent School Shootings 40 Years Ago-It's Time the US Followed Suit - Lawrence Meyers

Israel Figured Out How to Prevent School Shootings 40 Years Ago-It's Time the US Followed Suit - Lawrence Meyers:
"I’m a small government guy, however, it’s sadly apparent that the United States of America is paralyzed with political indecision over something the State of Israel figured out more than 40 years ago: all schools should have mandated security features and active shooter protocols.
The horrific scene in Parkland, and the upsetting videos broadcast from the school during the shooting, should be the final straw.  
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The kids should not have been hiding and screaming, they should have been in the midst of a pre-determined security protocol.
...In 1974, Israel endured the Ma’alot Massacre in which “Palestinian” terrorists took 115 people hostage at Netiv Meir Elementary School.  
Twenty-two children and three others were killed and 68 injured.  
Israel now requires schools with 100 or more students to have a guard posted. 
The civilian police force handles the entire security system of all schools from kindergarten through college.  
The Ministry of Education funds shelters and fences, reinforces school buses, and hires and trains guards.
Guards don’t just stand around.  
They check everyone entering, and engage threats.
And yeah, they’ve got guns.
The lawful purposes for carrying guns are very clear: protect school personnel and students, create a sense of security, deter the ill-intentioned, and provide self-defense..."
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