Gun show at elementary school bad?

[Austan]

A friend sent me this link since I live here in Spooner. Always nice to make the national news. The comments are mind boggling.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/14...;comm_ref=false

 

[hondo1312]

Re: Gun show at elementary school bad?

What's the issue? Are they having it while school is in session or something?

I could see how people would get their panties twisted if this was the first year they were doing it, but they've been doing it for 20 years according to the article.

 

[mission_fail]

Re: Gun show at elementary school bad?

From what I gather, some are afraid a dealer will leave a crate of fully loaded M16's in a corner and all the kids will shoot each other.

 

[athhud]

Re: Gun show at elementary school bad?

A valid concern no doubt.

 

[paraman1]

Re: Gun show at elementary school bad?

In this day and age where the Government is slashing spending on education I see no problem with a school renting out unused space on the weekends for a gunshow or any other kind of event that can generate cash . We can't count on the lottery to pick up all the slack now can we ?

 

[jcfd2201]

Re: Gun show at elementary school bad?

Renting a school auditorium, gym, or event space for an activity that in no way violates any laws is not an issue for me. I can see where events should be approved by the school board as to keep a less than desirable event from using the facilities. I don't consider a gun show as a less than desirable event. The issue here would be what other events are the facility rented to and would denying the gun show be discriminatory.

I hope the board allows this and shows that they are not willing to cave to the media pressure.