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Still struggling to accept what happened in Connecticut, I was anxious to hear what our school safety specialists and our elected officials had planned to make our schools a safer place. I was ready for a plan, for something, but was very disappointed when I read the article, “Train for worst, hope it never happens” posted in the Dec. 16 issue of the Pharos-Tribune. Throughout the article it explains that our schools have a plan of action in place, which I respect but can’t help but feel this is not enough. The recent events in Newtown, Connecticut have shown us that the existing security protocols aren’t adequate so we need to take our security to the next level. We are talking about our children. There are so many little things that could be done to increase security and keep our children safe. Yes, nothing is foolproof and won’t promise to completely prevent such happenings, but every little thing helps. Right? We owe it to our children, teachers, principals, janitors, secretaries, lunch ladies and parents to take that step further to protect them due to this tragic event. You go to a hospital, a mall, an airport, or your county building, they all have security guards but yet our schools do not. We are willing to pay someone to protect our doctors, nurses, cashiers, and judges; why not our teachers and students?
On the news this morning I saw Mayor, Johnathon Hornik, of MarIboro Township, N.J., announcing that when his 8,000 students return from Christmas break there will be an armed police officer at each school. He said that as an elected official he knew that he could not just sit back and HOPE that this will not happen in his town. So, I guess my question is to our “elected officials.” What are your ideas, what are we going to do to keep our schools safe? I realize that we can’t prevent every bad thing from happening, but I believe any step in advancing security at each school could deter a similar event from occurring.
How can we tell our children that we are “hoping for the best?” Why aren’t we telling them that we are doing everything we can do to protect them?
Elizabeth Myers
Logansport
Opinion
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- THORNS & ROSES: Week of May 16
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WOLFSIE: Writing on the walls
Sometimes when I am trying to think of an idea for my column, I just stare at the wall. That’s not a bad thing, because on the wall in my home office is a collection of special pieces of memorabi-lia that inspire me to write, reminding me of the talented people I have had the privilege to meet.
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HAYDEN: From good to great in education not the way
On the campaign trail last year and early into his administration, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said repeatedly that his goal as governor would be to take Indiana from “good to great.”
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THEIR VIEW: Big Brother looms large in D.C.
The federal government, working under the cloak of secrecy, has been having a heyday at the expense of all Americans.
First we learn the IRS has been targeting conservatives — applications for tax-exempt status by tea party groups were wrongly singled out for extra scrutiny. -
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Had all of Logansport attended the Indiana Society of Professional Journalists Awards ceremony last month in Indianapolis, we all would have learned that the No. 1 editorial written in the state in the past year was about a subject that sounds familiar to Logansport residents.
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THEIR VIEW: Keep teens safe on the roadways
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MARCUS: Where to put your money
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THEIR VIEW: Indiana loses a respected leader
At a time when our nation was deeply divided by war, social upheaval and political corruption, Otis R. “Doc” Bowen brought stability to Indiana in his eight years as governor largely through the strength of his personal integrity. He was respected, revered even, not only by fellow Republicans but also by independents and Democrats for his deep commitment to the state and its people.
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OUR VIEW: Mothers the greatest gift of all
Our mothers help guide us through the world around us, helping us sidestep disaster if at all possible. She holds our hand as we become the person we were meant to be. She knew us from the beginning, and if she had it her way, she’d know us to the very end.
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When the residents of Logansport elected me as their new mayor in November 2011, it was truly an honor.
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