It's a common sight in today's world: a young child lying on the ground, lifeless, as the perpetrator of the crime runs away. But what if we could teach these young murderers the proper techniques for killing? That is the controversial proposal being debated across the nation.
Advocates for the program argue that it would decrease the number of sloppy and botched murders we see in the news. "If they're going to do it anyway, we might as well teach them how to do it right," said one supporter we spoke to.
But opponents fear that teaching young people how to kill more effectively will only lead to more murders. "It's absurd to think that we can teach someone how to kill and expect them not to use that knowledge," said a critic of the program.
Despite the heated debate, the program has already been implemented in several states. Here's a closer look at what it entails:
First, students are given a lesson on anatomy. They learn where vital organs are located and how to attack them for maximum effectiveness. Next, they move on to weapons training. Students learn how to select the right weapon for the job and how to use it to inflict maximum damage.
But perhaps the most controversial aspect of the program is the hands-on training. Students are paired up and given the opportunity to practice the techniques they've learned on each other. "It's the most effective way to learn," said one program instructor we spoke to. "You can read about it all day long, but until you've done it yourself, you don't really understand."
Despite the risks involved, some students are embracing the opportunity to learn such a valuable skill. "I never realized how much I didn't know about killing," said one student we spoke to. "But now I feel confident that if I ever have to take someone out, I'll know exactly what to do."
Of course, not everyone is thrilled about the program. "This is a slippery slope," said one parent we spoke to. "What's next? Are we going to start offering courses on how to commit the perfect robbery?"
But for now, the program remains in place, and proponents are optimistic about its potential to decrease the number of bungled crimes we see in the news. "It's about time we started teaching our young people how to be more effective killers," said one supporter. "After all, practice makes perfect."
