retired Marine Corps, #VetsForGunReform
Retired Marine Corps combat veteran, former NRA member, founder of #VetsForGunReform movement.
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Joe Plenzler
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FROM Joe Plenzler
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Veterans on why teachers should not be armed Some veterans are coming out against the idea of arming teachers. They say they know from experience what semi-automatic weapons can do. They’ve been writing blog posts and op-eds, and tweeting with #VetsForGunReform. Bob Bateman and Joe Plenzler started the movement. They served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Joe Plenzler helped start the #VetsForGunReform movement. Photo courtesy of Plenzler.
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