Website Bias

article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/opinion/granderson-guns-in-schools
This article is written by LZ Granderson of CNN and is intended to be an opinion piece against arming teachers in schools.  LZ Granderson is trying to convince his readers that the "gun-loving brethern" of Rick Perry are dead wrong, and arming teachers is an absolutely crazy idea.  Mr. Granderson has the right to express that opinion, but unfortunately, he does it in a very unconvincing way.  For me, as soon as someone starts to attack the people that carry opposing view instead of their argument, it tells me that his opinion may be seriously flawed.  As some think, why should we let facts get in the way of a good debate?  He starts by calling the whole idea of arming teachers as crazy.  Well Mr. Granderson, that may be the case, but present the facts first, then I will determine if it is crazy.  Rick Perry may be a "gun-lover", but convince me of that with facts.  Calling him one means that you can only put down the person, not the idea.  Mr. Granderson says that as a nation, we need fewer guns, but never explains why.  Are there facts that indicate fewer guns=less violence?  If so, convince me with that.  He gives quotes from teachers saying that we need to remove all guns from schools, but those are only more opinions.  Where are the facts?  Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you don't have the facts to back up your opinion, then I have to assume it's an opinion based more on emotion than actual substance.