Remember the Jonesboro, Arkansas incident? How about Columbine? Or maybe the most recent in Mt. Morris Township Michigan where a six year old girl was killed in her classroom. Should there be metal detectors in school? I believe so, a lot of people think not. I’ll debate their reasons with my own reasoning. Three reasons people argue against the need for metal detectors in schools are:: 1. It is an invasion of their privacy. 2. The …showed first 75 words of 356 total…

…showed last 75 words of 356 total…the time it took. In conclusion, if you feel just one life isn’t important enough for metal detectors don’t bother. Although, if I was a principal no matter what the cost or the reputation I received, I would want my students to feel safe and secure in their school. Schools should be considered a safe zone, and if we don’t feel safe in our schools why are we sending our children there?