Letters: Bend schools security, Democrat’s agenda, gun-free zones

Schools need more security I am a Silver Rail mom who attended the community engagement meeting. School security came up often because what is offered just isn’t enough — one school resource officer dedicated to Silver Rail. As welcomed as that is, we all know we need at least two or more per school. But what is more, as much as I appreciate efforts towards school security, I feel angry that schools are expected to pay for it. I learned that there was a $250 million bond that we passed, which went towards replacing the 3,000+ doors with locks you can see from the inside. That money could have gone towards special education, more money for teachers and improving education for our children. Locks also did not stop the shooter. The gun industry has been relentless in stopping legislation that makes communities safer from their products. Measure 114 has been held up in court since it passed on the Oregon ballot in 2022. Let’s make the gun industry pay for our school security.

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