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I often end up on campus in early morning hours or late evening as I am responsible for the network infrastructure - meaning lots of hands on time, and usually off-hours. I think for myself, to be able to carry, isn't even a question. My job requires these times, I should at least be given the chance to provide my own personal security.


We have one location in a not-so-great area - off Corinth near Akard in South Dallas. I told my boss if she wants me there after dark I'll be packing at least 2 pieces and one will be an assault rifle at the low ready.

Needless to say, she's never asked me to show up there after dark.

Last night I took my wife to see a play at El Centro College. As an employee of the District, I was lucky enough to park in the tiny parking lot right in the building that I use when I have to do work there. We arrived around 630pm and it was already getting dark. Had I not been able to park 20 ft from the entrance, I would have had to walk a block or two for parking. Not something I want to do at night w/o "Piece of Mind".

I think higher education should be removed from the statutes, especially public higher education. Its funded by the state and taxpayers, there is absolutely no reason they should be able to declare it offlimits(the same as most other government-owned property).