This is a joke .. right?

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Don't come to pick your kids up from school ... in uniform!!

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[BIGUN 1,296]

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They invited the officer to a special assembly to talk about what police officers do for the community.

Shoot minorities???


Just kidding the school is stupid, people have lost their minds.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[kallend 2,026]

I just moved back into the big city from the 'burbs.

One of my neighbors is a Chicago cop, and his "beat" is a local school. Around here we welcome cops in schools.

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[ibx 2]

I had to think of this...

http://www.vice.com/read/silent-but-deadly-school-cops-arrest-students-for-talking-too-loud-graffiti-andfarting

More common sense from across the pond...

[NewGuy2005 53]

The article said it was prompted by parents' concerns of seeing his gun.

One thing you have to keep in mind is that this is an elementary school, which means kids as young as kindergarten or even pre-K. Young parents that are new to leaving their kids in the care of a school can be really irrational.

That being said, it's still not right and the principal should have told the parents to take a hike.

[Gravitymaster 0]

This is where the liberal indoctrination to fear guns and disrespect the Police, begins.

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From the article:

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"There were some parents who were concerned about that fact that there was a fully armed officer on campus and they spoke to the principal about it," said Helen Hollands, spokesperson for Mesa Unified School District.

She says the principal spoke with Officer Urkov and asked him not to wear his uniform and gun to school anymore.

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"We apologize that he took the discussion the wrong way perhaps, that was not the intent of the principal to offend him," said Hollands.

The intent of the principal was to appease any and all complaints made by any parent over anything by attempting to remove the thing being complained about. If the principal doesn't have the authority to unilaterally resolve complaints like this (e.g. "Harden the fuck up, Stephan."), and every issue is described anonymously as "some parents were concerned," then you may as well just fire the principal and replace them with an electronic complaint repository where any parent can prohibit whatever they want directly.

And why say, "fully armed officer" in a statement? You're a spokesperson, can you say what you mean please? Was he walking around in SWAT gear with a rifle, sidearm, and flashbangs?

Thankfully it sounds like the district is coming around and holding an assembly to provide information and perhaps address concerns. Good on the officer for participating.

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Gravitymaster

This is where the liberal indoctrination to fear guns and disrespect the Police, begins.

yep

You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions.

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devildog

***This is where the liberal indoctrination to fear guns and disrespect the Police, begins.

yep

Agreed

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[wmw999 2,439]

Entz is in a pretty solidly republican area. The address is 4132 E Adobe Rd, zip is 85205 (you have to enter it). I've attached an image below. All of the representation across the board is Republican.

The parents are dumb; the principal is dumb, but this isn't likely to be a liberal thing, it's a dumb parents thing.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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Gravitymaster

This is where the liberal indoctrination to fear guns and disrespect the Police, begins.

Yup, Arizona is a real liberal stronghold!

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wmw999

Entz is in a pretty solidly republican area.

The parents are dumb; the principal is dumb, but this isn't likely to be a liberal thing, it's a dumb parents thing.

Wendy P.

You might want to check that link.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

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wmw999

Entz is in a pretty solidly republican area.

The parents are dumb; the principal is dumb, but this isn't likely to be a liberal thing, it's a dumb parents thing.

Wendy P.

Schools in general have gone way crazy.

Suspend kids for making paper cutout guns, or drawing a gun or some shit.

Ban tag on the playground, saw that one recently.

I doubt its political, like you said, its indicative of the level of stupidity parents and administrators are bringing to the table these days.

Hasn't done shit to stop the crazies from blasting schools when they want to. Has done a lot to make the public school system even more fucked up than it already was.

[wmw999 2,439]

Thanks; fixed.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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SkyDekker

***This is where the liberal indoctrination to fear guns and disrespect the Police, begins.

Yup, Arizona is a real liberal stronghold!

Canadians might not know that there are liberals in every State.

I know that with your vast knowledge of the US, you might be surprised to find out there are liberals in (shudder) Texas.

[wmw999 2,439]

So is it your contention that in a pretty solidly republican district, only liberals are capable of stupidity, or that only liberals are capable of this particular stupidity?

Wendy P.
(relatively liberal in Texas)

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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wmw999

So is it your contention that in a pretty solidly republican district, only liberals are capable of stupidity, or that only liberals are capable of this particular stupidity?

Wendy P.
(relatively liberal in Texas)

No, it's my contention that this Principle is VERY likely an Obama voter indoctrinating young people with his hysteria and abject and irrational fear of guns. It is also my contention that he is very subtley instilling a fear of the Police.

And yes, people on both ends of the political spectrum say and do stupid things. This is an example of a very likely Democrat/Obama voter.

Do you disagree with that likelihood?

[kallend 2,026]

Gravitymaster

***So is it your contention that in a pretty solidly republican district, only liberals are capable of stupidity, or that only liberals are capable of this particular stupidity?

Wendy P.
(relatively liberal in Texas)

No, it's my contention that this Principle is VERY likely an Obama voter indoctrinating young people with his hysteria and abject and irrational fear of guns. It is also my contention that he is very subtley instilling a fear of the Police.

And yes, people on both ends of the political spectrum say and do stupid things. This is an example of a very likely Democrat/Obama voter.

Do you disagree with that likelihood?

Hard data show that the better educated you are, the less likely you are to be a Republican.

Reading posts here seems to confirm that.

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kallend

******So is it your contention that in a pretty solidly republican district, only liberals are capable of stupidity, or that only liberals are capable of this particular stupidity?

Wendy P.
(relatively liberal in Texas)

No, it's my contention that this Principle is VERY likely an Obama voter indoctrinating young people with his hysteria and abject and irrational fear of guns. It is also my contention that he is very subtley instilling a fear of the Police.

And yes, people on both ends of the political spectrum say and do stupid things. This is an example of a very likely Democrat/Obama voter.

Do you disagree with that likelihood?

Hard data show that the better educated you are, the less likely you are to be a Republican.

Reading posts here seems to confirm that.

Statistics also show that if you're left wing, you have a better chance of suffering from mental illness.

Reading posts here seems to confirm that. :)

You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions.

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devildog

*********So is it your contention that in a pretty solidly republican district, only liberals are capable of stupidity, or that only liberals are capable of this particular stupidity?

Wendy P.
(relatively liberal in Texas)

No, it's my contention that this Principle is VERY likely an Obama voter indoctrinating young people with his hysteria and abject and irrational fear of guns. It is also my contention that he is very subtley instilling a fear of the Police.

And yes, people on both ends of the political spectrum say and do stupid things. This is an example of a very likely Democrat/Obama voter.

Do you disagree with that likelihood?

Hard data show that the better educated you are, the less likely you are to be a Republican.

Reading posts here seems to confirm that.

Statistics also show that if you're left wing, you have a better chance of suffering from mental illness.

Reading posts here seems to confirm that. :)



Devildog 1 Kallend 0

I particularly love it when they show left wing psychosis in their fear of inanimate objects.

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kallend

******So is it your contention that in a pretty solidly republican district, only liberals are capable of stupidity, or that only liberals are capable of this particular stupidity?

Wendy P.
(relatively liberal in Texas)

No, it's my contention that this Principle is VERY likely an Obama voter indoctrinating young people with his hysteria and abject and irrational fear of guns. It is also my contention that he is very subtley instilling a fear of the Police.

And yes, people on both ends of the political spectrum say and do stupid things. This is an example of a very likely Democrat/Obama voter.

Do you disagree with that likelihood?

Hard data show that the better educated you are, the less likely you are to be a Republican.

Reading posts here seems to confirm that.

It also shows that as you become more mature and gather more life experiences, you become more Conservative. Although, reading some of the posts from senior citizens on here proves not everyone become wiser as they age.

[kallend 2,026]

Gravitymaster

*********So is it your contention that in a pretty solidly republican district, only liberals are capable of stupidity, or that only liberals are capable of this particular stupidity?

Wendy P.
(relatively liberal in Texas)

No, it's my contention that this Principle is VERY likely an Obama voter indoctrinating young people with his hysteria and abject and irrational fear of guns. It is also my contention that he is very subtley instilling a fear of the Police.

And yes, people on both ends of the political spectrum say and do stupid things. This is an example of a very likely Democrat/Obama voter.

Do you disagree with that likelihood?

Hard data show that the better educated you are, the less likely you are to be a Republican.

Reading posts here seems to confirm that.

It also shows that as you become more mature and gather more life experiences, you become more Conservative. Although, reading some of the posts from senior citizens on here proves not everyone become wiser as they age.

"It's been a really bad start to the week for you, man. I know how hard it is to keep a straight face supporting the bullshit of the GOP this week, but your posts are completely devoid of meaningful discourse." Kelpdiver. 10/15/13.

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[wmw999 2,439]

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Although, reading some of the posts from senior citizens on here proves not everyone become wiser as they age.

Define "wiser."

I would tend to think "wiser" includes being willing to listen to and consider opposing opinions. But what do I know

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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wmw999

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Although, reading some of the posts from senior citizens on here proves not everyone become wiser as they age.

Define "wiser."

I would tend to think "wiser" includes being willing to listen to and consider opposing opinions. But what do I know

Wendy P.

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Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome