eddie eagle makes the news

Shaun · 10-09-2005, 12:09 PM

Good going for the NRA and the parent. I am suprised by the doctors comments as doctors don't have the greatest track record - last I checked doctors kill more people than accidental shootings

Program Teaching Kids About Guns Draws Fire

Friday, October 07, 2005

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Five-year-old Jeff Jagels, of Bakersfield, Calif., is just starting school in Kern County, but he already knows what to do when he sees a gun.

And other 5-year-olds in his neighborhood are about to learn what Jagels knows, too.

"Stop, don't touch, leave the area, tell an adult," is what the youngsters are told by cartoon character Eddie Eagle.

The Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program is a free National Rifle Association project that teaches kids what to do when they see a gun.

Click in the video box to the right for a complete report by FOX News’ Anita Vogel.

And Jeff Jagels' father thinks it’s a great idea.

“I realized that this thing is incredibly effective, and I became determined to get one into every kindergarten class in Kern County along with the accompanying teaching materials,” Edward Jagels said.

Jagels, who is the Bakersfield district attorney, is a member of the NRA (search) and said he was astonished by his son’s reaction. His little tyke wanted to watch the videotape over and over again, and quickly repeated the instructions sung by Eddie Eagle in the cartoon.

Jagels thought the project was so good, he took it to the superintendent of Kern County Schools, who liked the idea.

“The fact that we're teaching a child not to touch a gun, to walk away from it, to tell an adult about the gun, that's going to make a child safer,” said Superintendent Larry Reider.

But others disagree. Local emergency room doctor Art Kellermann has treated his share of juvenile gunshot victims. He’s skeptical of any plan that puts the burden on a young child to make a critical judgment about firearms.

“Nobody should trust Eddie Eagle to make their child any safer than before they took the program," Kellermann said. “Rather than try over and over again to gun-proof our kids, I think we ought to child-proof our guns."

The Kern County superintendent will be sending Eddie Eagle tapes out to the district next week — but says it will be up to the individual schools whether to use them.

Apollyon67 · 10-09-2005, 06:28 PM

“Nobody should trust Eddie Eagle to make their child any safer than before they took the program," Kellermann said. “Rather than try over and over again to gun-proof our kids, I think we ought to child-proof our guns."
He must not have children. I love when someone without a clue tells me what to do.

NorCalAshnjikov · 10-10-2005, 02:35 AM

Doctors are notorious for thinking just because they're doctors, they also experts on stuff they aren't trained for.
Thats not journalism.

Gyrene · 10-10-2005, 02:57 AM

I fail to see the doctors' point, Eddie Eagle is adding protection, by assuring the children would know what to do! Knowledge is a powerful tool, and the "GOOD" Doctor wants to keep safety knowledge from children. As has been statistically proven, Doctors are more hazardous to the health than firearms, by 1,000 fold! This is just one more reason to distrust Doctors!

A "Gun Proof" child combined with Safety conscious gunowners would be an advantage to our society!

SORRY, I KNOW I AM PREACHING TO THE CHOIR!

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MAX7.62 · 10-10-2005, 08:49 AM

The good doctor simply sees it affecting his business if we make the kids too safe.

troy2000 · 10-10-2005, 06:34 PM

I think the good doctor has his head up a dark, noisome place. That's like saying, "don't teach your kids how to swim; put locked gates on all the swimming pools."

What's wrong with doing both?

10-09-2005, 12:09 PM	#1
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,619 Images: 1	eddie eagle makes the news Good going for the NRA and the parent. I am suprised by the doctors comments as doctors don't have the greatest track record - last I checked doctors kill more people than accidental shootings Program Teaching Kids About Guns Draws Fire Friday, October 07, 2005 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Five-year-old Jeff Jagels, of Bakersfield, Calif., is just starting school in Kern County, but he already knows what to do when he sees a gun. And other 5-year-olds in his neighborhood are about to learn what Jagels knows, too. "Stop, don't touch, leave the area, tell an adult," is what the youngsters are told by cartoon character Eddie Eagle. The Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program is a free National Rifle Association project that teaches kids what to do when they see a gun. Click in the video box to the right for a complete report by FOX News’ Anita Vogel. And Jeff Jagels' father thinks it’s a great idea. “I realized that this thing is incredibly effective, and I became determined to get one into every kindergarten class in Kern County along with the accompanying teaching materials,” Edward Jagels said. Jagels, who is the Bakersfield district attorney, is a member of the NRA (search) and said he was astonished by his son’s reaction. His little tyke wanted to watch the videotape over and over again, and quickly repeated the instructions sung by Eddie Eagle in the cartoon. Jagels thought the project was so good, he took it to the superintendent of Kern County Schools, who liked the idea. “The fact that we're teaching a child not to touch a gun, to walk away from it, to tell an adult about the gun, that's going to make a child safer,” said Superintendent Larry Reider. But others disagree. Local emergency room doctor Art Kellermann has treated his share of juvenile gunshot victims. He’s skeptical of any plan that puts the burden on a young child to make a critical judgment about firearms. “Nobody should trust Eddie Eagle to make their child any safer than before they took the program," Kellermann said. “Rather than try over and over again to gun-proof our kids, I think we ought to child-proof our guns." The Kern County superintendent will be sending Eddie Eagle tapes out to the district next week — but says it will be up to the individual schools whether to use them. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

10-09-2005, 06:28 PM	#2
Apollyon67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 2,238 Images: 17	“Nobody should trust Eddie Eagle to make their child any safer than before they took the program," Kellermann said. “Rather than try over and over again to gun-proof our kids, I think we ought to child-proof our guns." He must not have children. I love when someone without a clue tells me what to do. __________________ "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish." Ben Franklin

10-10-2005, 08:49 AM	#5
MAX7.62 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Classified Posts: 934	The good doctor simply sees it affecting his business if we make the kids too safe. __________________ The Second Amendment, it ain't about DUCK HUNTING! I feel more like I do now that I did when I first got here!

10-10-2005, 02:35 AM	#3
NorCalAshnjikov Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 688 Images: 1	Doctors are notorious for thinking just because they're doctors, they also experts on stuff they aren't trained for. Thats not journalism.

10-10-2005, 02:57 AM	#4
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	I fail to see the doctors' point, Eddie Eagle is adding protection, by assuring the children would know what to do! Knowledge is a powerful tool, and the "GOOD" Doctor wants to keep safety knowledge from children. As has been statistically proven, Doctors are more hazardous to the health than firearms, by 1,000 fold! This is just one more reason to distrust Doctors! A "Gun Proof" child combined with Safety conscious gunowners would be an advantage to our society! SORRY, I KNOW I AM PREACHING TO THE CHOIR! `

10-10-2005, 06:34 PM	#6
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 10,017 Images: 9	I think the good doctor has his head up a dark, noisome place. That's like saying, "don't teach your kids how to swim; put locked gates on all the swimming pools." What's wrong with doing both?