School crossing guard told to leave his gun at home

[Robb]

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- A Northampton County crossing guard is hanging up his holster after a picture of him carrying a gun was posted on Facebook.

52-year-old Scott Becker has been working as a crossing guard in Bethlehem for 8 years.

Since December he has carried a firearm while working, but that came to an abrupt halt Monday morning, when his boss came to see him.

"Usually I have it on me, but he asked this morning to take it off while crossing the kids, and I have no problem with it. I don't want to cause grief for anybody. I'm not out to be the monster or anything. I'm just out to do my job," Becker said.

Read More: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9125983

(facepalm)

[burnodo]

1. "Alright kids, move it along...."

"or face the consequences!"

[Buzz Clik]

2. "Sir, if you do not wait for me to escort you across the street, I will drop you."

idiot

[DrDan]

3. geez louise . . . this whole thing is getting out of control

can't even head to school crossing assignment without his weapon - does he really think the students are impressed with his bravado?

[liberal N proud]

4. Gee what could possible go wrong?

[lpbk2713]

5. "Awright you little punk! Face down in the dirt!"

"How many times do I have to tell you only cross when my sign is up?"

[Hoyt]

6. Another gun cultist with lack of judgement. Ain't that a safe mix.

Never know when an unarmed school kid might say or do something worth pulling his gun.