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Schools need to be better defended

There were three major components to the recent tragedy in Connecticut–the place, the murderer, and the weapon. What can be done to reduce the likelihood or severity of a similar event in the future?

The place, a gun-free school, was defenseless against this attack. Increasing the defense is quite easy. How? By allowing those teachers who are so inclined and trained, to conceal carry. Any future perpetrator would know that the school is defended, but not know who exactly can shoot back. This would be a huge deterrent.

The murderer, a disturbed and probably mentally ill young man, could have been helped by a more effective mental health system that identifies and treats such threats, and removes them from society if necessary. This is very difficult to do, and there are substantial legal barriers.

The weapon, a semi-automatic rifle, is relatively easy to obtain, and gun ownership is protected by the 2nd amendment. Banning guns is Utopian fantasy. However, there may be technical solutions that reduce severity.

My conclusion? Make the schools better defended, and the simplest most cost effective way is conceal carry.

Matt Taylor

Colerain Township


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