Five decades of dealing with political terrorism and hostage and barricade situations have produced a wealth of knowledge about how to prevent terrorist attacks. Some of that knowledge is applicable to dealing with school shootings. Surprisingly, it has not become a meaningful part of the public debate.
Terrorists, like mass shooters, choose soft targets that will generate a lot of casualties, a lot of publicity, and a lot of discussion. Want to deter them? Harden the target, tone down the Klieg lights, and put the shooter’s name on mute.
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