Missouri governor vetoes teacher gun legislation

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Missouri governor vetoes teacher gun legislation
Published: Monday, July 14, 2014 at 6:40 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, July 14, 2014 at 6:40 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation Monday that would have allowed specially trained teachers to carry concealed guns, asserting that the move could jeopardize student safety in public schools.

The veto by the Democratic governor sets up a potential showdown with the Republican-led Legislature, which could override Nixon if it gets a two-thirds vote of both chambers during a September session.

Nixon announced the veto with a written statement on the deadline day for him to take action on bills passed earlier this year.

"Arming teachers will not make our schools safer," he said. "I have supported and will continue to support the use of duly authorized law enforcement officers employed as school resource officers, but I cannot condone putting firearms in the hands of educators who should be focused on teaching our kids."


Read more: http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20140714/APA/307149683

[happyslug]

2. It started as Senate bill 656

http://www.moga.mo.gov/

Passed in the Missouri State House 111 to 28, 20 absent and 4 vacancy (Total 163 Votes)

http://www.moga.mo.gov/

By the Senate, 28-2 with 2 absent

2/3rds of 139 is 93 votes, 2/3rds of 163 is 109 votes

2/3rds of 34 votes is 23 votes.

Looks like the Missouri House and Senate have the votes to override.

[progressoid]

3. Well, that's depressing.

[azurnoir]

6. That really sucks

who in their right mind wants their kids in a school where even 'specially trained' teachers can carry guns?

[BrotherIvan]

4. Insanity

I've had students who could have easily overpowered me and taken my weapon if I had one. And what about accidental discharge? This whole idea is just insane. More guns don't equal less school shootings on any planet in the fucking universe.

[madokie]

5. A Nixon I can like

and for this reason too.

[raccoon]

7. MO has a sane governor! Good for them. nt

[ccjlld]

8. But unfortunately,

we have an insane Rethuglican majority that comes up with this idiotic stuff in the first place!