The National Rifle Association has lost all credibility in the face of constant shootings and their continuous advocacy that all people arm themselves. What they are advocating is a war on America by Americans.
Their proposal to place armed guards in schools will not solve the school shooting problems. At Columbine, there was an armed officer at the school and it proved ineffective. While I do have a solution to the problem, I know armed guards is not the solution.
Closer attention to mental health issues is certainly one step. Keeping weapons away from the unstable is another step. More extensive analysis of gun owners' mental health would be another step.
It would help a great deal if guns and ammunition were not as accessible as they are.
PAUL STEWART
Albany