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And why not out them? Did this really happen or not?
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And why not out them? Did this really happen or not?
I have to say, I'm a bit shocked hearing about this, but not surprised. My daughter called me yesterday and said for her philosophy class, they are being required to write a 5 page essay on why guns are bad and that only police and military should be allowed to have them. She also mentioned they needed to discuss how the 2nd amendment is outdated and needs to be outright removed from the constitution or significantly changed. My daughter, while not fond of guns does understand a civilians right to have them and believes in the 2nd amendment. I think that in the coming years (maybe 15-20) that this country will be disarmed and plunged into socialism once this young generation gets into political power. You can all laugh and think it's not going to happen, but just look at what these kids believe in and what they want to accomplish. We gun owners are severely outnumbered by the anti-gunners and this young generation who are determined to change it.
I'm not looking to start a war of words, but this is what is being taught to our young people... so sad.
Either report the teacher to the dean and threaten going to Fox News or write a paper on exactly the opposite and then got straight to Fox News when they fail her. I'd choose the latter.
Or leave the school, stop paying them money and sue for the rest back.
Since this is a philosophy class, and thereby a class which should embrace logic and critical thinking: if guns are bad, why should the police and military have them? Are police and military inherently and infallibly good? Are guns in possession of police and military good? Are police and military members selected from a unique group of people possessing superior characteristics and abilities? If police and military members are selected from a group of people highly representative of the population in a given community, if guns are bad, why should police and military members be trusted with them. If guns are not, in and of themselves, bad, why should we not trust the general population with them?
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If folks can't bother to read the comments and progression of the thread, changing the title isn't going to help them.Yeah, this is one of many threads around here these days where the OP needs to come back and change the title...
I think a lot of folks don't realize you can do that.
If you're paying for her college, nows a good time to pull the plug then. And I'm 100% serious. I'd yank the rug right out from under my kids if they did that and they'd get a nice quick re-introduction to the real world.
I wI have to say, I'm a bit shocked hearing about this, but not surprised. My daughter called me yesterday and said for her philosophy class, they are being required to write a 5 page essay on why guns are bad and that only police and military should be allowed to have them. She also mentioned they needed to discuss how the 2nd amendment is outdated and needs to be outright removed from the constitution or significantly changed. My daughter, while not fond of guns does understand a civilians right to have them and believes in the 2nd amendment. I think that in the coming years (maybe 15-20) that this country will be disarmed and plunged into socialism once this young generation gets into political power. You can all laugh and think it's not going to happen, but just look at what these kids believe in and what they want to accomplish. We gun owners are severely outnumbered by the anti-gunners and this young generation who are determined to change it.
I'm not looking to start a war of words, but this is what is being taught to our young people... so sad.
wouldcecI have to say, I'm a bit shocked hearing about this, but not surprised. My daughter called me yesterday and said for her philosophy class, they are being required to write a 5 page essay on why guns are bad and that only police and military should be allowed to have them. She also mentioned they needed to discuss how the 2nd amendment is outdated and needs to be outright removed from the constitution or significantly changed. My daughter, while not fond of guns does understand a civilians right to have them and believes in the 2nd amendment. I think that in the coming years (maybe 15-20) that this country will be disarmed and plunged into socialism once this young generation gets into political power. You can all laugh and think it's not going to happen, but just look at what these kids believe in and what they want to accomplish. We gun owners are severely outnumbered by the anti-gunners and this young generation who are determined to change it.
I'm not looking to start a war of words, but this is what is being taught to our young people... so sad.
I would reach out to the Israeli Defense Forces for their opinion on this foolishness!I have to say, I'm a bit shocked hearing about this, but not surprised. My daughter called me yesterday and said for her philosophy class, they are being required to write a 5 page essay on why guns are bad and that only police and military should be allowed to have them. She also mentioned they needed to discuss how the 2nd amendment is outdated and needs to be outright removed from the constitution or significantly changed. My daughter, while not fond of guns does understand a civilians right to have them and believes in the 2nd amendment. I think that in the coming years (maybe 15-20) that this country will be disarmed and plunged into socialism once this young generation gets into political power. You can all laugh and think it's not going to happen, but just look at what these kids believe in and what they want to accomplish. We gun owners are severely outnumbered by the anti-gunners and this young generation who are determined to change it.
I'm not looking to start a war of words, but this is what is being taught to our young people... so sad.
I have to say, I'm a bit shocked hearing about this, but not surprised. My daughter called me yesterday and said for her philosophy class, they are being required to write a 5 page essay on why guns are bad and that only police and military should be allowed to have them. She also mentioned they needed to discuss how the 2nd amendment is outdated and needs to be outright removed from the constitution or significantly changed. My daughter, while not fond of guns does understand a civilians right to have them and believes in the 2nd amendment. I think that in the coming years (maybe 15-20) that this country will be disarmed and plunged into socialism once this young generation gets into political power. You can all laugh and think it's not going to happen, but just look at what these kids believe in and what they want to accomplish. We gun owners are severely outnumbered by the anti-gunners and this young generation who are determined to change it.
I'm not looking to start a war of words, but this is what is being taught to our young people... so sad.
College essay - why guns are bad and citizens should not have them...
Have your daughter write the essay and then tell her to change every iteration of the word "GUN" with the word "TRANS-GENDER" and report back to us...
I think the title should be amended so the first 58 posts make no sense.
That pretty much sums up my 2 years of college. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son"
Your entire family is outnumbered by the seething firearm prohibition horde. Even the vast majority of current firearm owners are fudds who could not care less about the RKBA. People hanging out on firearm forums are statistically irrelevant.Not my kids and grandkids. They know what "safe storage" really means. Along with ammo. Jack.
It could be written as a satire. The main theme would be what the assignment is but each supporting point raised is weakened by a counter point based on facts or events. That doesn't mean it should be written in a sarcastic or ridiculing manner as it could be humorous using ironic and exaggerated examples. Then again, she'd be risking the ere of using free speech and thought in an institution of learning of free expression, that's irony by the way.
OK, before I raise anyone else's blood pressure, I must apologize. I followed up with my daughter this afternoon asking for clarity about this essay. It turns out that the students had a choice to take the topic and either be 'for or against' citizens having guns. In this case, my daughter chose against (don't ask me why). When I initially spoke with her yesterday, she made it sound like there was only one side to the topic. Again, that's not the case and I apologize for posting this without having all the facts. (flame suit now on). Go easy on me ☹
OK, before I raise anyone else's blood pressure, I must apologize. I followed up with my daughter this afternoon asking for clarity about this essay. It turns out that the students had a choice to take the topic and either be 'for or against' citizens having guns. In this case, my daughter chose against (don't ask me why). When I initially spoke with her yesterday, she made it sound like there was only one side to the topic. Again, that's not the case and I apologize for posting this without having all the facts. (flame suit now on). Go easy on me ☹
just drop the class.
... and move to a free state. Thought I'd complete your thought for you.
That pretty much sums up my 2 years of college. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son"