February 13, 2009

Banning Weapons on Campuses: The Battle Is Far from Won

By SANDRA J. MCLELLAND and STEVEN D. FRENKIL

At the close of 2008, many of us involved with higher education breathed a sigh of relief — however briefly — as legislation that would allow people with concealed-weapons permits to carry guns on campuses failed to pass in 17 states. Protecting students, faculty members, and administrators from gun violence is not something that colleges should be barred from accomplishing.

But much of the legislation will undoubtedly be reintroduced, as legislators and pro-gun

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