Shortly after the Virginia Tech shooting, Patterson made some spontaneous remarks which became the subject of a critique by Ethics Daily. I responded with a blog that supported the thrust of what Patterson was suggesting.
Later, Patterson issued a statement explaining his instructions. Sam Hodges, reporter for the Dallas Morning News asked me to comment on Patterson's statement.
This is one of those increasingly rare occasions when my remarks were accurately reported. Here's a quote:
"Paige rambled on a lot more than I would have on this issue," Dr. Prescott said after reviewing Dr. Patterson's statement. "He also speaks as though he is giving orders to subordinates, as if he had a right to demand the supreme sacrifice. He has no authority to order people to sacrifice their lives."
Dr. Prescott added, "I do think it wise for persons who are willing to voluntarily sacrifice themselves to be prepared to respond aggressively if they find themselves confronted by a gunman like the one at Virginia Tech."
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