OK, how about this? (I think we should start a campaign to send this letter to every school in the country):
Dear sir or madam (insert title and name):
I am sure you are as grieved and upset as I am regarding the horrible recent events in Connecticut. Because the safety of my child(ren) is my foremost responsibility, I wuld like you to answer the following questions:
1)Who, specifically, is responsible for the safety & defense of the children in your school?
2)Do you have a policy regarding the use of physical force, including all legal, necessary and proper force under the laws of (insert your state), to defend the children who attend your school in the event of a violent assault?
3)If so, what is it?
4)If not, why not, and what is being done to develop such a policy?
Inasmuch as this matter is of vital importance, I would appreciate it if you would respond in writing. Thank you.
I like it, Jim.