It’s almost midday at the National Rifle Association convention in Houston, three days after the worst school shooting in Texas history, and dozens of people are sitting in a seminar being taught about how to prepare for such horrific attacks.
Two levels below, the first floor of the George R Brown Convention Centre is buzzing as gun-owning Americans weave their way through hundreds of stalls showcasing the latest firearms and gear: high-powered assault rifles; gun safety programs for children; military tactical clothing. “Every building should have a single entry point. No one should ever be able to get near a classroom until they have been checked, scanned and screened… Above all, from this day forward, every school in America should have an armed police officer or an armed resources officer on duty at all times.”“Clearly, we need to make it far easier to confine the violent and mentally deranged into mental institutions,” he said.
Scrutiny has centred on Abbott himself, and his decision to announce the details of the shooting that were later proved untrue.Republican politicians John Cornyn and Dan Crenshaw also withdrew, citing “scheduling conflicts”, while numerous musicians pulled out as well, includedsinger-songwriter Don McLean, who said it would be “disrespectful and hurtful” to perform so soon after the tragedy.
“I have two children in elementary school,” said the woman, who gave her name only as Leyna. “I don’t want to send my babies to school wondering if they’re going to die.”
FarrahTomazin So arming teachers is the answer, a pistol pea shooter v's assult rifle is not a fair gun fight.
FarrahTomazin Where they weren't allowed to bring their guns... irony
FarrahTomazin Are you by mistake avoiding police involvement in this massacre? Creeps will sacrifice even children, not the first time to disarm free people.
FarrahTomazin killmerica is morally bankrupt ,im sure god will notice ,suffer the little children is a passage lost on them
FarrahTomazin Blood red lighting? You've got to be kidding me.
FarrahTomazin Didn’t ON try to cossie up to those NRA losers 🤔 And let’s not forget our own politicians climbing into bed with gun lobbyists
FarrahTomazin Why shouldn't it?
FarrahTomazin Cult worshipers. Same group that happy clap on the weekend. They are easily influenced and have weak minds.