Liberty University president urges students to be armed
Source: CNN
At a time when most college campuses prohibit guns, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. thinks the opposite should be the case -- urging his school's students to be armed, especially in light of this week's massacre in San Bernardino, California.
"I always thought that if more good people had concealed-carry permits, then we could end those Muslims before they walk in and kill," he said.
Those comments from Falwell -- a son of the late evangelist, conservative political activist and Liberty University founder -- spurred vigorous applause from thousands of students gathered Friday night for Liberty's weekly convocation. In a phone interview Saturday with CNN, Falwell said he wasn't talking about all Muslims, just those who perpetrate attacks.
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/05/us/liberty-university-urges-armed-students/index.html
College Final Exam:
You are walking down the hallway of a college building when you hear shots. Suddenly an armed person runs into the hall in front of you.
1) What is the likelihood that this is the gunman?
2) What is the likelihood that this is is a student who thinks you're the gunman?
Remember to show your work.
dembotoz
(16,864 posts)underpants
(182,950 posts)The students have to agree to some really strict rules.
milestogo
(16,829 posts)Response to underpants (Reply #8)
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Bernardo de La Paz
(49,047 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)turbinetree
(24,726 posts)What a complete jerk, why isn't he complaining about the crises in this country, and instead of telling students and "god' knows who else to get a gun
exboyfil
(17,865 posts)Helen Borg
(3,963 posts)Also, I expect that there will be serious grade inflation.
Zorro
(15,751 posts)mentalsolstice
(4,462 posts)Now get thee to LU law school, we need more lawyers out there like you!
A1an
(12 posts)When the police respond to a potential shooting, How do they determine who the perpetrator(s) is/are from the innocent gunmen returning fire?!...talk about adding even more chaos and confusion...What the halifax is Mr. Falwell thinking/drinking? Did Donald Trump promise him the No. 2 spot on his presidential-ticket?
Akicita
(1,196 posts)if the person drops his gun he is probably a good guy. Even if he is a bad guy he is now disarmed.
llmart
(15,557 posts)I'm sure Mr. Falwell champions diversity on his campus.
What a nut job, but then again, the apple (or nut) doesn't fall too far from the tree.
ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)Of the traditional students, only the oldest half of the senior class would be eligible since you need to be 21 in most places.
Concealed carry is more about the staff and faculty.
exboyfil
(17,865 posts)Schedule a campus visit during the height of campus visiting season, grab your rifle, add a pair of video glasses. Would make for a great Youtube.
Paladin
(28,277 posts)Dispensing just the sort of hateful advice you'd expect.
valerief
(53,235 posts)davidpdx
(22,000 posts)and works for them (I won't say in what capacity to protect her), but even she believes they are a bunch of wackjobs.
liberalnarb
(4,532 posts)This isn't the bush years. The economy has enough jobs to offer that she doesn't have to stay there.
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)She graduated with her PhD. recently and many universities won't hire without some experience in their field. She and I both have experience teaching ESL, but that doesn't mean squat. I graduated with a DBA and am in the same situation. We have to have experience and publishing in our fields. Fortunately, we both now have a paper published. In a way she is lucky to have the opportunity to do that even if she has to put up with the loons.
romanic
(2,841 posts)is fucked.
Hoppy
(3,595 posts)liberalnarb
(4,532 posts)liberalnarb
(4,532 posts)saltpoint
(50,986 posts)this passage:
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"...end those Muslims before they walk in and kill."
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He's had plenty of time to weigh words and select the ones that suggest an awareness of the complexity of opposition to the Western governments.
But that passage sounds ominous at best and genocidal otherwise.
AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)Words have consequences. Words have meaning. Words have the power to cause a LOT of damage.
This kind of talk is something we don't need right now, unless you're just itching for another Crusade, which seems to be exactly what Falwell and his ilk want.
saltpoint
(50,986 posts)Falwell Junior and Franklin Graham make statements that may potentially result in violence or loss of life. By continuing to do this, they assert that they are above common considerations and don't have to accept responsibility for their statements or the consequences.
saltpoint
(50,986 posts)1. Avoid critical thinking skills, especially when applied to complex world issues.
2. Vote for fascists up and down the ballot.
3. Pack some heat on campus.
What's not to like?
no_hypocrisy
(46,234 posts)resurrecting The Crusades and "Onward Christian Soldiers".
My alma mater (Sweet Briar College) is 15 miles down the road. I can't imagine a call for the students to arm themselves.
I wouldn't feel comfortable in Lynchburg with all the Liberty students with concealed weapons. Fortunately, the University warns them to stay on campus and not to go out that much.
exboyfil
(17,865 posts)they actually have on campus anyway? They have a lot of remote students that are older, but actual on campus students?
Those under 21 should lobby to change the policy on open carry. No reason that they shouldn't feel safe as well.
Vinca
(50,318 posts)rurallib
(62,465 posts)saltpoint
(50,986 posts)Why focus on on-campus arming of students?
Provide extensive weaponry for your student enrollment and dispatch them to the Middle East, where they're far more likely to encounter terrorist organizations.
And since you have expressly stated you want to "end Muslims," why don't you go with them?
As far as I'm concerned, you can leave right away.
roamer65
(36,747 posts)longship
(40,416 posts)His son is made of the same matter.
Enemas for all of them!
LannyDeVaney
(1,033 posts)Read this quote.
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"I always thought that if more good people had concealed-carry permits, then we could end those Muslims before they walk in and kill," he said.
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Christians.
tabasco
(22,974 posts)I believe they could become genocidal without too much urging.
roamer65
(36,747 posts)Immoral Minority.
Jesus never, EVER advocated violence. He was about peace and good will toward others.