Originally Posted by illinois

This might get edited but I intend to shout-- AMEN!!!!! It's our society that has lost respect for not only each other but our own selves. These people shooting others have no respect for even themselves. Something is missing. We certainly don't need these assault weapons circulating but, even if they are banned, they still will be around and those who shouldn't have them will! I don't intend to be a religious "nut" but God and prayer has been ordered out of our schools and other such public places but look what filled that void. Our children are being bombarded with inappropriate media content from the time they are able to hear and see. Repeated coverage of the shootings tends to bring about copy-cat behaviors. Prime time tv and video games glorify immorality and violence--and it's detailed, not just suggested. Bring back some shows such as Andy Griffith, the Waltons and Little House that some lessons on right and wrong were presented! Our society legalized abortion--the taking of life--on simple request. Where does it all end?

Please don't arm the teachers. They already are trying to teach, feed, clothe and see that kids have clean bodies. They don't need to be the police, too! Some kids plainly need parents. There's more to parenting than conception!