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Our Schools are Not Safe

Time to Open Our Eyes, America...

By Denise Witmer, About.com

Five years ago, shootings in America's small town schools were almost unheard of. Unfortunately, the violent events that took place in 1998 have changed all that. It seems last year wasn't a fluke as another devastating shooting has taken place today.

Teen Violence is running rampant. What is happening and what can we do about it? Take a look at the events that have happened in the past year. The facts have been laid out and reasons for the violence have been proposed, its time to look for solutions before we lose more of our youth.

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