Metal Detectors by Genesis M.

Metal detectors have been becoming more common in New York City high schools over the years & as annoying as it may be, I think it is a good idea to have them. Yes it may be a long process but it is for the safety of the students and staff. Metal detectors stop people from bringing in weapons which can prevent many crimes inside of the high school campuses. The main reason to have metal detectors in high schools is to decrease the amount of crimes within the schools. Metal detectors can prevent school shootings that have occurred over the years such as the Columbine high school massacre in 1999 which resulted in 15 dead, and many injured. I think people should stop complaining about metal detectors because in the end of the day they are just there for our protection, and besides we all get use to them anyway. I would rather wait on a line for a few minutes and walk through the metal detectors than to not have them and have someone come with a weapon and shoot up the school.