In the area we live in guns aren't brought to school for defense, they simply show up here because of our heritage and way of life. I think guns should be allowed on school grounds. Most people can make up their own minds and they don't need big brother looking out for them all the time. Laws that outlaw such things as smoking, drinking and gambling just start up a whole new black market, as the government should know after prohibition failed, due to bootleggers. People get what they want, despite laws.
Neighbors caring for neighbors, people helping one another, is what builds strong communities.
The police and courts are simply governing bodies of the community and state that carry out the wishes of individuals. The police and court system should only become involved when the laws of the community are broken and abused. The courts have set laws that determine if the irresponsiblity of a parent warrants the removal of a child from a parent's care. Although this invades the individual liberty of the parent, I feel it is justified because in some cases, if the government is not looking out for the welfare of a child, then no one is. A child has to be cared for and if the parent does not assume the responsiblity and provide for the child, the government needs to step in.