Re: [Winona] Today's Special School Board Meeting.

[Kathy Seifert]

I wonder why the decision was made to eliminate that part of the the class rather than look for an alternative site for the course/session.  If it is important, there should be a way to provide what is necessary AND comply with the policy.  Isn't it "boxed in thinking" to throw out something so esssential because it is inconvenient, not the way we usually do it, or not what was originally anticipated?  I realize that this is an issue about which many have opposing viewpoints (gun control), but if a small issue like this can't be resolved in a win-win fashion, how can we ever get to a resolution of the bigger issues surrounding the right to bear arms?   Kathy Seifert   ----- Original Message ----- From: Joann Ziegeweid To: Winona Online Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 1:49 PM Subject: [Winona] Today's Special School Board Meeting. I agree totally in all respects with Mr. Fellman's post regarding the firearms safety classes at the school these next two Saturdays. I have a grandson that will be attending the classes and I hope he will be able to learn all the safety factors of handling a gun via the books and instructor only. He is looking forward eagerly to hunting in November with his Dad and uncles. BY:  Joann Ziegeweid                  *********************************************************   [Winona Online Democracy] Does anyone else see the foolishness and contradictions in this decision?  If I am correct, it is alright for staff to have firearms on school property for the convenience of hunting before or after school but students who would greatly benefit in being taught the proper use of their firearm and have it also checked to see if it was in good condition are not allowed to bring it to class.  It would be a better decision for the school board not to allow the class at all rather than take away one of the most important safety portions of the class. Greg Fellman __________________________________