(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa Democratic Party chairman Ross Wilburn reacted to the decision of the Spirit Lake School District to arm some staff members by blaming Republicans. Wilburn is also a state representative from Ames and says Republicans have created a downward spiral for gun laws in the state. Democrat State Senator Herman Quirmbach of Ames says turning schools into armed camps is “just the absolute wrong way. The Spirit Lake plan would allow ten staff members through training to be armed. The district superintendent says statistics show quick intervention is the best way to limit the damage by a school shooter.
Democratic Party Upset with Spirit Lake Schools Gun Plan
Aug 26, 2022 | 6:09 AM
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