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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    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.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 24, 2018 • 1 min read

    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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      #VetsForGunReform movement

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      retired Marine Corps, #VetsForGunReform

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