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Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« on: February 21, 2018, 08:35:56 pm »
Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
By The Hill staff - 02/21/18 03:23 PM EST

President Trump on Wednesday will hold a listening session with both students and teachers to discuss gun violence and how to prevent future massacres.

The event comes after last week’s deadly school shooting in Parkland, Fla.

High school students have been some of the most vocal advocates for new gun laws in response to last Wednesday’s shooting, which left 17 students and staff dead.

The event is expected to begin at 4:15 p.m.

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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2018, 08:39:06 pm »
Aha!  We can actually watch the meeting live at that link.  Thanks!
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2018, 09:10:43 pm »
Fox carrying it live too
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2018, 09:56:51 pm »
We've actually got this on in the office (CSpan).  It's compelling.

One father was almost yelling (his daughter was shot nine times) and his point was:  Put aside the gun debate and figure out how to make our schools safe.

There seems to be quite a lot of talk about needing "the free flow of ideas" on safety.

If the kids marching who have been coached are the faces of this tragedy, this is a shame.  These kids should be .. they're respectful even through their tears, grief and fear.
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2018, 10:10:08 pm »
Another parent, in answer to the President's question for suggestions, gave two:  first he mentioned the FBI dropping the ball and then having a system in place to stop the attack once it starts without waiting six-seven minutes for the police --- including armed teachers (with training) and drills similar to fire drills.
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2018, 10:12:12 pm »
Another parent is stressing how schools are soft targets.  This father is stressing integrating mental health information into background checks, with the local authorities and schools. 

The President is answering with the need for middle ground between jail and doing nothing with people who may pose a threat.  He said we don't know what to do with them ... and actually said we need to bring back "institutions".
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2018, 10:16:05 pm »
President's also very supportive of ending "gun free zones" for schools ...
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2018, 10:16:14 pm »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 21, 2018, 10:12:12 pm
... and actually said we need to bring back "institutions".

I can already hear the sound of liberal heads exploding over that one.
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2018, 10:39:37 pm »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 21, 2018, 09:56:51 pm
We've actually got this on in the office (CSpan).  It's compelling.

One father was almost yelling (his daughter was shot nine times) and his point was:  Put aside the gun debate and figure out how to make our schools safe.

There seems to be quite a lot of talk about needing "the free flow of ideas" on safety.

If the kids marching who have been coached are the faces of this tragedy, this is a shame.  These kids should be .. they're respectful even through their tears, grief and fear.

My heart ached for that father...
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2018, 12:02:33 am »
The United States Of Cathartica     *****rollingeyes*****
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2018, 12:21:43 am »
Quote from: edpc on February 22, 2018, 12:02:33 am
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So grieving is wrong?  Sounds like its productive and of far more value then the fake protests.
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2018, 12:24:33 am »
Quote from: edpc on February 22, 2018, 12:02:33 am
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Did you even watch the discussion?  Because if you did, you seriously missed what happened.
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2018, 12:30:17 am »
Good for Trump
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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2018, 12:30:33 am »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 22, 2018, 12:24:33 am
Did you even watch the discussion?  Because if you did, you seriously missed what happened.


B effing S.  Whatever happens from this meeting, half of the participants will be mad about it and all of them will say it’s not enough.  Besides, if this is so important to him, why is he holding a note card reminding him of the most basic points?


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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #15 on: February 22, 2018, 01:22:13 am »
Quote from: edpc on February 22, 2018, 12:30:33 am

B effing S.  Whatever happens from this meeting, half of the participants will be mad about it and all of them will say it’s not enough.  Besides, if this is so important to him, why is he holding a note card reminding him of the most basic points? 

Ed, there isn't a CEO alive who doesn't hold a meeting with at least a note card.  It helps to keep a meeting on track and cover essential issues.

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Re: Trump holds listening session on gun violence with high school students, teachers
« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2018, 01:30:05 am »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on February 22, 2018, 01:22:13 am
Ed, there isn't a CEO alive who doesn't hold a meeting with at least a note card.  It helps to keep a meeting on track and cover essential issues.


He needs a reminder to say 'I hear you'.....? 

Come on.
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