Kamala Harris’s dangerous approach to school safety has raised significant alarm bells as she positions herself for a potential presidential run.
Recent revelations surrounding Harris's past remarks about school policing highlight a troubling trend that could place children at risk.
In 2019, during her campaign, Harris advocated for policies aimed at removing police officers from schools under the guise of "demilitarizing" education.
This approach, however, overlooks the vital importance of creating a secure environment for students.
JT Lewis, who tragically lost his brother in the Sandy Hook shooting, expressed his outrage at Harris's stance, stating, “Students need more protection, not less!”
In a time when school safety is of utmost concern, her focus on perceived inequities in school discipline fails to address the very real threats that schools face today.
It’s critical to remember the lessons learned after the rise of the "defund the police" movement, which pushed many school districts to sever ties with law enforcement.
These decisions have, unfortunately, led to increased violence in schools and a subsequent push to reinstate security measures after regrettable consequences became undeniable.
Harris’s comments about reducing juvenile incarceration and avoiding solitary confinement for juveniles may sound compassionate but do not translate into a safer learning environment.
Parents of children lost in tragic school shootings have condemned her views, emphasizing the need for school resource officers to prevent future tragedies.
Ryan Petty, who lost his daughter in the Parkland shooting, noted that without adequate security, children are left vulnerable.
As Harris steps back into the political arena, her record on school safety deserves scrutiny.
For parents concerned about their children's safety, maintaining security in schools should not be a political issue; it’s about protecting innocent lives.
With calls for a new approach to education leadership, it’s clear that voters need to consider the implications of Harris's past decisions as they prepare for the upcoming election.
The focus must remain on creating safe, supportive environments for all students, rather than allowing ideological agendas to dictate policy.
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