According to an article posted on the Marlboro-Colts Neck Patch and being touted by Marlboro Mayor Johathan Hornik on his Facebook page, once school resumes after the Christmas holiday there will be armed guards patrolling the hallways of Marlboro schools.
I don't live in Marlboro but if I did, I wouldn't happy about this.
I think it is an over reaction to the tragic event that took place last Friday at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. The odds of something like happening to the children of Marlboro is very very slim. They would have a better chance of dying in a car crash or plane accident, being struck by lighting (twice) or winning the lotto than they would dying in school, as a result of a deranged shooter.
That being said, if this is something that the residents of Marlboro really want and think it is the only way to keep their kids safe and sound while away from home, that's fine and well, that is their choice and I can not disagree with it. But let's be honest, this is an over reaction to the Sandy Hook School shooting.
Who will be paying for all the policemen standing guard in the schools while they should be out patrolling the community? Will new police officers now need to be hired by the township or will the BOE need to hire a private security firm? Schools shouldn't have to be "locked down" with armed guards in order to become secure, they need proper protocol and training of staff who will be able to deal with this type of situation.
And what will it say about the learning environment in the schools? Will children feel intimidated by the armed guards or more secure? Will it lead to better test scores and grades or lower grades due to the fear and anxiety created by the armed police officers in the schools? - It's just something to think about.
If this what Marlboro feels is necessary to protect its children than so be it. I disagree and would be against it if Middletown tried to implement the same. I would rather spend my tax dollars in the classroom, on learning rather than on armed guards patrolling the hallways waiting for an event that may never, ever happen.
8 comments:
Agree with you Mike. Just heard on news that if every school in the country put armed guards in schools it would cost 8.5 billion.
This is the NRA solution to this tragedy....a "a good guy with a gun to combat the bad guy with a gun in every school in this country".
This lunatic from the NRA is part of the problem. As VP Biden might say....he needs help !
How much do we spend on ILLEGALS every year???? Take that STOLEN $$$ and spend it on OUR kids---problem solved----next??
There is a large pool of retired peace officers out there and for the cost of 2 school aides you could have one of these qualified people sitting at a entrance. Most of the officers retire fairly young and work another job,so what retiree wouldn't like a gig like this. He or she is making a nice income with a lot of time off
There is a large pool of highly trained retired peace officers out there and for the cost of 2 aides you could put one of these qualified people in a school. Most officers retire after 20/25 years on the job and a lot worked a 2nd job. this is a win win situation for all. The BOE gets a highly trained security officer and he the retiree gets a nice paying job with the same work schedule as teaching staff.
I'll pay to keep my kids as safe as possible. Thank you, Marlboro, for being proactive. If people refuse to give up their antiquated right to bear arms, then we have to start arming more of the good guys.
I must say that I have never agreed with you before but on this topic we are on the same page.
Anon 9:20,
As they say, "There is a first for everything".
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