While obviously a tragedy, this would be the costliest plan of action in response to the crime committed, with negligible - if any benefits associated with the plan. There has been one shooting at an elementary school that I can think of - the odds of a repeat of this occurrence are minute, combined with the fact that it is questionable if an armed guard would actually stop an armed gunman make me think that this is the dumbest approach to take, especially given the associated price tag.
The other aspect is, I can't imagine the boredom associated with being an armed guard at an elementary school, I would think that would undoubtedly be the most boring job of all time.
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