Anyone who ever attended school has to realize what an insane proposition this is. Just another example of Trump's cluelessness on what actually goes on in this country and how people behave.

crazy political dysfunction that we're seeing on the right. Today, they are one and the same.

will matter not a whit.

Arguably any teacher fumbling to get to their concealed handgun is wasting valuable moments when they COULD be getting students to safety or concealing them in safe areas. To me, that is irresponsible as HELL!

These people are fucking insane. And demented. And vile.

I guess low pay, 50+ hour work weeks, a lot of college education/degrees, little respect from uptight parents, staff cuts, constant illness, etc aren't enough deterrents. Betsy DeVos will be thrilled along with all the "privatization of public educ." supporters. I know if I were considering changing careers (which I did and chose teaching) or beginning one as a teacher being the initial target of a shooter would influence my decision.

deters people from committing death penalty worthy crimes.

It seems to me as though states that have the death penalty have more such crimes than those that don't. Haven't researched it closely, however.