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Arms-A-Gettin'

I’m at a loss Why Betsy DeVos Wants money for weapons in school. Though she is the boss Her thoughts come across As those (to my ears) of a fool. For federal cash From Congress’ stash Is meant more for teachers and books And guns seem to clash With the aim of that cache, Which should be out of reach of her hooks. I yearn for the days When such folly would raise More than eyebrows in government halls, But today there is praise For this armament craze And we watch as normality falls.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 8/28/2018 8:41:00 PM
What next, Ilene! I propose they make all school children wear bullet proof vests, have gun practice instead of sports. I question the sanity of many government offiicials. Thanks for enjoying by humor on Mexican gas. I got a chuckle out of it myself. / M
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Date: 8/28/2018 7:46:00 PM
Believe me, she only means guns in public schools. Her grandchildren attend private schools.
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Date: 8/28/2018 6:09:00 PM
Eloquent pointed write Ilene. Boggles this little Canuck's mind. My head shaking as I write this. Hugs xomo
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Date: 8/28/2018 4:25:00 PM
lack of gun control is purposeful...it's one aspect of a society that keeps things constant...profitable for police, legal agencies, factory prisons, the maintenance of a social pecking order ...people want peace not that shit
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Date: 8/28/2018 3:15:00 PM
wow, very well said!!! I like how you made a serious topic entertaining.
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Date: 8/28/2018 2:38:00 PM
i can't find the logic as well, ilene...when force meets force, no one wins, destruction does... wonderful read from you...huggs
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Date: 8/28/2018 2:21:00 PM
Nice closing line to this one Ilene. I am not against guns, though I am not a gun owner but to use taxpayer money to arm teachers????? That seems a bit over the edge to me. Loved your poem
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