Thursday, October 05, 2006
A Tale of Two Lasee’s
Yesterday State Legislator Frank Lasee (2nd Legislative District) sent out this press release, and there were a few reactions here by Jon as well as Jon's initial thoughts on Monday following the Weston High School shooting. Well, Jon wasn’t the only one making his opinion known on the issue of arming teachers’ proposal yesterday. Apparently Senator Alan Lasee (1st Senate District), relative to Frank, got the opinion of many persons opposed to the bill and issued this press release.
The proposal to allow school personnel to carry weapons is being forwarded by Representative Frank Lasee. I have spoken to a number of concerned constituents in the past 24 hours who are confused by our shared last name. Let me be perfectly clear, as long as I am the Senate President, this proposal will not see the light of day in the State Senate.The tale of two Lasee’s--one name, two opposing viewpoints.
I want everyone to know I am opposed to this proposal. This proposal is nothing more than a poorly thought out, knee-jerk reaction to the tragic events of the last few weeks. I have long supported having “gun free” school zones, and I will not support any bill that would changes my stance. School administrators and teaching staff have enough duties without adding to their long list of responsibilities.
I will be supporting school districts all across the state who want to enhance safety of both the students and personnel. Instead of allowing guns in schools, I will be advocating for tighter security measures that can be worked on by the school districts in cooperation with local law enforcement. Even though Representative Lasee and I share the same last name, we do not share the same ideas.
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