In reference to the article in the November 8th Beacon, it is honestly one of the scariest and most atrocious pieces I have ever seen on a newspaper—it’s no wonder no one takes the Beacon seriously.
The writer, Krysti Lopez, comes across as a complete socialist, and completely fails to consider the feasibility of any of the undertakings she recommends, since they would all be exorbitantly expensive.
She paints a picture of a school looking like something out of a police-state movie. I mean, really? Metal detectors? We waste enough time parking! We don’t need more lines making us late to class. And this is applicable in all schools, not just FIU.
I conclude with a quote from one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
Bryan Morera
Senior/Political Science
opinion@fiusm.com
Source:
1. “School shootings compromise security and privacy,” FIUSM.com