My heart goes out to everyone who was touched by the horrific massacre that occurred in Connecticut . If not now, when is the time for a discussion of mental health issues and gun control?
Back in 2000, when I began attending the Greenville School, my mom says she used to complain that all entrances to the school were open all day long. She says when she expressed her concerns to the administration her fears were dismissed. Last night, she attended a party and spoke to a parent whose two children are presently attending Greenville. The red front doors are still unmanned and open to anyone. During the extensive reconstruction project of the school, no security measures were put in place.
The Edgemont Junior/Senior High has five separate buildings. All are completely open. Anyone not associated with the school can easily gain access to the campus by entering via the Old Colony Road entrance.
Security measures did not prevent the unthinkable. But the breaking in of the doors in Newtown, allowed time for a call to 911 to be made. Precious moments would be lost in a situation where school officials are unaware of an uninvited person entering a school building.
When will this problem be addressed?
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