Another local student threatened a school shooting last week. How should we address the situation?
Most kids who do this are just looking for attention — and to discourage this, we need to punish them hard, not give them a slap on the wrist.
35%
(18 votes)
When kids threaten to do this, parents should also be held responsible if they don't practice firearm safety. Can't have a school shooting without a gun.
35%
(18 votes)
It is clear that our schools and community needs to budget more for social and mental health services. We need to focus on prevention, not reaction.
12%
(6 votes)
I really don't know what to do anymore — doesn't seem like anything works, and the problem is just getting worse.
10%
(5 votes)
I think local teachers should be armed; that may not discourage the jokers our there, but it will deter actual threats.
6%
(3 votes)
Other
4%
2 votes
Total Votes: 52
