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ProfessorGAC

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12. I've Been To Several Schools With That Rule

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2022, 02:16 PM

Jul 2022

At least 5, maybe more.
Another poster mentioned Sandy Hook as the precipitating event, but i wasn't subbing back that far.
I think around here it was a reaction to Stoneman in Parkland.
All that said, i saw less of that last school year, so it may be waning.

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Dallas has SOLVED school shootings [View all] Nevilledog Jul 2022 OP

Who is making money off this requirement? milestogo Jul 2022 #1

You can bet they vote for and donate to Republicans. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #4

They're certainly not gonna waste their money on school lunches for underprivileged children Walleye Jul 2022 #5

"The school safety business" is booming tulipsandroses Jul 2022 #7

so what you're telling me is that now because an "off campus" shooter has to wear a clear backpack.. Javaman Jul 2022 #2

Excuse me. Young man. But you can't go into that leftyladyfrommo Jul 2022 #8

and besides, I don't think kevlar backpacks come in clear. Javaman Jul 2022 #9

I thought GOP wanted Kevlar backpacks!?! LakeArenal Jul 2022 #10

Yeah these kids better get used to having no privacy whatsoever Walleye Jul 2022 #3

I'm sure many families are thrilled to spend time and money to find such things. Coventina Jul 2022 #6

My school district purchased clear backpacks for all students Meadowoak Jul 2022 #11

I've Been To Several Schools With That Rule ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #12

Now they can pat themselves on the back and say they tried. flying_wahini Jul 2022 #13

Have they heard of pockets? bluedigger Jul 2022 #14