Argument paper (final draft) Reading

Final draft:

My essay is about the negative effects of armed security in schools. Sure, they do help keep things safe, but at what cost? Literally? And what about the student’s with nerves? You think they want to see guys with guns running around?  And what if some joker gets his hands on a gun? BANG!

POINT ONE:

THE REQUIRED FUNDING COULD STEEPLY INCREASE EXPENSES- AT THE SCHOOL’S COST. Research has shown that at least two point five billion dollars will be needed to support this project-and just to kick start it. Then there are other, hidden expenses-expenses no loophole will save them from such as insurance premiums and facilitating space for personnel and equipment. To me, that is just too much money. You might as well place guns on the cameras for that price. Also, this will come out of already frozen teacher’s wages. It’s hard enough picking between red and blue pants. It shouldn’t be between red pants and food.

POINT TWO:

THE PRESENCE OF ARMED GUARDS CAN MAKE STUDENT’S UNEASY, DISRUPTING EDUCATION. Research has shown that many students feel uneasy at the sight of an armed officer and you know what that means, less focus on academics. And of course that means grades plummet. And who want’s that? I don’t! True, safety beats uneasiness every time but the sole purpose of schooling, education, beats safety as well

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POINT THREE:

ALREADY, ONE THIRD OF THE SCHOOLS IN AMERICA ARE GAURDED-TO NO EFFECT. At least one third of the country’s schools are already guarded by armed officers and with little positive effect. The disruptions did not lower and all that happened was a waste of time and money. Let’s not repeat that, shall we? We don’t have much to start with in the first place. And we really could use a new air conditioner in class.

IN CONCLUSION, I have placed three solid obstacles in the way of armed forces at our school.

They can also be backed up by others, but I am tired. And hark! Is that the dinner call I hear from the porch? Then I must be off, for we have just got a copy of Terry Pratchett’s the Hogfather, a famous novel turned live action movie. And so, adieu !