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TexasTowelie

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Wed Aug 17, 2022, 07:46 PM Aug 2022

Greg Abbott Enlists Chuck Norris in Bizarre PSA to Promote School Safety in Face of Mass Shootings

In the wake of the mass shooting that left 21 people, including 19 children, dead in Uvalde, Texas officials and lawmakers have floated a few out-there ideas about how to keep students safe in the classroom.

Some suggested more guns on campuses, an idea that likely doesn’t sit well with all parents. Others proposed only a single entrance at schools, a proposal that probably doesn’t sound too hot to fire marshals.

But now, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced perhaps the most bizarre plan thus far: enlisting the help of Chuck Norris, the actor known for his role on the series Walker, Texas Ranger.

Starting on Wednesday, a public service announcement starring Norris will air in television markets around the state. In that PSA, the famed actor will help raise awareness of a new program called iWatchTexas.

Read more: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/gov-abbott-enlists-walker-texas-ranger-chuck-norris-in-bizarre-psa-to-promote-school-safety-in-face-of-mass-shootings-14614036

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Greg Abbott Enlists Chuck Norris in Bizarre PSA to Promote School Safety in Face of Mass Shootings (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2022 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Aug 2022 #1
Sure doesn't sound like Norris. kacekwl Aug 2022 #2
The Mothers Against Greg Abbott has a great response to this dumb ad by Greg LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #3

Response to TexasTowelie (Original post)

kacekwl

(7,598 posts)
2. Sure doesn't sound like Norris.
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 09:30 PM
Aug 2022

Maybe he's to senile to read the copy correctly. Doesn't really look like him either.

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