LightningLink
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While reading the thread regarding 'Guns are still banned in churches ...', Long Path's final statement caught my eye:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>People, I want you all to think about that. Even if you die, would you rather the entry wound be in the front, or through the back of your head as you huddle?[/quote]
Now, his particular message (I think) was regarding rushing the gunman while he reloaded. But I want to twist it a little for the above question: Should you run or hide during a situation like that?
Back when Columbine happened, I asked my wife, "Would we teach our kids to run like hell or hide?" She seemed to think hiding was better, that running would make you a target. But I thought most of the victims were hiding. Also, running might make you a target, but at least it's a moving target. Your average crazed gunman is not a sharp shooter.
I also think back to those pictures and films during the Holocaust, where people kindly kneeled in front of an open trench and patiently awaited their turn to be shot. I think I would rather die making one last dash for freedom, then to just wait for it to happen.
So, what's your arguments for running or hiding?
PS: I know the obvious answer for us is to return fire, but that doesn't apply for kids in school.
Thanks,
LL
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>People, I want you all to think about that. Even if you die, would you rather the entry wound be in the front, or through the back of your head as you huddle?[/quote]
Now, his particular message (I think) was regarding rushing the gunman while he reloaded. But I want to twist it a little for the above question: Should you run or hide during a situation like that?
Back when Columbine happened, I asked my wife, "Would we teach our kids to run like hell or hide?" She seemed to think hiding was better, that running would make you a target. But I thought most of the victims were hiding. Also, running might make you a target, but at least it's a moving target. Your average crazed gunman is not a sharp shooter.
I also think back to those pictures and films during the Holocaust, where people kindly kneeled in front of an open trench and patiently awaited their turn to be shot. I think I would rather die making one last dash for freedom, then to just wait for it to happen.
So, what's your arguments for running or hiding?
PS: I know the obvious answer for us is to return fire, but that doesn't apply for kids in school.
Thanks,
LL