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Quote of the Day: Orlando Police Chief John Mina’s Bad Landing at the Wrong Airport Edition

Thu, 10/30/2014 - 08:00

“We must close off all avenues for dangerous people to acquire firearms.” – Orlando Police Chief John Mina, during a press conference for the National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence at the Orange County Convention Center [via orlandosentinel.com] [h/t SS]

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Quote of the Day: It’s A Matter of Trust Edition

Wed, 10/29/2014 - 08:00

“I do not have enough faith in our citizenry—regardless of their comfort level with handling guns—to believe that everyone would have and/or use the proper judgment in the many uncomfortable and sometimes intimidating, even threatening interactions that can and do present themselves in the school yard or building. And, referring again to last week’s school shooting in Marysville, Wash., the shooter reportedly was confronted by an unarmed teacher, who is being considered a hero for her actions.” – Junior high principal Russ Moore in No, Teachers Should Not Carry Guns [at edweek.org]

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