Opinion: The problem with gun control

CNN Student News has reported 17 school shootings since January 1. The topic of gun control should has been addressed since the first school shooting, but after some time, the conversation for a change in gun laws stopped. However, the gun control movement has gained a lot of traction after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida when students began protesting and walking out of class, fighting together for gun reform. The answer from politicians: create a safer environment by arming teachers. This is not a good idea and it will not solve the problem. According to Google, the definition for a teacher is “a person who teaches, especially at a school”. A teacher is supposed to teach, not arm themselves and protect students from harm. Politicians believe that with the right amount of training a teacher should be allowed to have a gun in class, but they are trying to solve a problem with what is causing the problem. Anyone can cause a shooting. Teachers are still human and they go through things just like anyone else. Many shooting are caused by an extreme clouding of judgment because of overpowering emotions, and everyone — even teachers — can experience a moment of weakness, whether it be from their emotions or their forgetfulness. Having quick, easy access to a weapon at a school might not be a good idea. Other suggest the banning of weapons. This is not only an irrational idea, but an impossible one. […]

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