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To: bubbacluck

This is true of the general public at large.

But a school is not the general public. It is minors in a government facility where they are required by law to attend, making the government “in loco parentis” and therefore responsible for their safety and Mr. Peterson was specifically tasked as a school security officer.

Mr Peterson now has a large legal problem because there is an argument to be made and this may wind up in front of the supreme court.


20 posted on 12/12/2018 3:05:42 PM PST by Valpal1
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To: Valpal1

> This is true of the general public at large. But a school is not the general public. It is minors in a government facility where they are required by law to attend... <

Excellent point! If you’re not a lawyer, you should be.


25 posted on 12/12/2018 3:10:59 PM PST by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Valpal1; All

I believe you got to the core of the matter.

Peterson’s specific duty was security at that school and department policy was to go after a shooter and not wait for backup.

Good post.


26 posted on 12/12/2018 3:16:29 PM PST by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: taxcontrol

Check post 20, it makes good points.

What is your opinion of it?


29 posted on 12/12/2018 3:22:04 PM PST by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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