School discipline is racist enough for black students like me. Arming teachers will make it worse.
by:Tuowei2019-09-10
At the end of last month, in an electronic game in Jacksonville, Florida, the deadly shooting once again reminded people that there is a daily threat of gun violence in the United States. People should be able to participate in activities they like. Like to play video games Don\'t worry about the possibility of being shot. As a junior high school student, I often experienced gun violence as I grew up. Terrible. When there was a fire in my school, I couldn\'t smell smoke I want to know if there are gunmen outside the classroom. The threat of gun violence is not abstract to me or to other students in the US. Now, if the Trump administration has a way, the danger of gun violence in our school may always exist. The Minister of Education, Betsy DeVos, is considering allowing states to use federal funds to buy guns for teachers. As a black student in the United States, I know very well how such a proposal would amplify the bias of students of color already present inside and outside our school. Research has shown that both black boys and girls are wrongly perceived to be less innocent than their white peers. Sadly, these biases accompany children of color into the classroom, where we are more likely to face disciplinary action than our white peers. A recent report from the United StatesS. The Government Accountability Office found that black students in K- There are 12 public schools in the country. According to the National Women\'s Law Center, black girls are 5 years old. The possibility of being suspended is five times that of white girls. Meanwhile, 20% of black male studentsof- In contrast, only 6% of white male students closed classes. In addition, The New York Civil Liberties Union found that 99% of the children who were handcuffed in New York City\'s public schools were black or Latino. These arrests, suspensions, and expulsions are \"schools-to- Prison Pipeline \", at every point in the pipeline, students of color are affected by a disproportion and have a devastating impact Far-reaching. So what happens when our teachers are armed? But that\'s not all. As a result of a legal solution reached by the government, a company was able to distribute the plan to enable anyone to make a gun using a 3D printer. The company is being challenged to download the plans online, but the guns are completely untraceable and can be made entirely in plastic, meaning metal detectors are largely unable to detect them. Anyone who can use a 3D printer- Including convicted heavy criminals, terrorists and domestic abuse I can build one, no problem. MORE: Jeffrey Owens reminds us that every job is a lucky choice and it\'s easier to vote than it sounds. Maybe it can heal our bad politics. Advocates for Abortion rights nominated by the Supreme Court of Abortion anaugh will not speak on behalf of all women. Think again if you think it\'s hard to get a 3D printer. There is one in my school and many public schools in the country. The 3D printer in my school should be an educational tool. It helps our team of robots build their skills and develop an understanding of cuttingEdge technology. For those who want to work in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) This printer can help them start their career. Now I am worried that it will become a tool of violence. If our elected leaders take it seriously to protect the safety of students at school, then deadly, downloadable guns should not be debated. Nor should our teachers be armed. Gun violence affects the lives of countless young people. Not only in parklands, Sandy Hook and corumbyn, but also every day in towns and towns across the country. Too many schools, communities and families have been destroyed. According to Gun town\'s analysis of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, Gun injuries are the second leading cause of death for children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 in the United States. This is the first cause of death for black children and teenagers of the same age, so we have to be part of the solution. Across the country, students ask action volunteers like me to call Congress to stop downloading guns and provide weapons to our teachers. Both proposals will make schools more dangerous. Especially for students of color. Congress must act to stop these proposals that endanger our lives. If they do not stand up for our security, we will vote for them on November. Ryan Pascal is a junior high school student at Palos Verdes High School in California and a volunteer leader for students to ask for action.