According to the Burnt Orange Report, National Rifle Association (NRA) board member, Charles Cotton, made controversial comments protesting the bill to end corporal punishment in schools. He mentioned that "a good paddling now just may keep him from having to put a bullet in him later." He believes if you prevent a child in grades K-5 from acting out, by using force known as corporal punishment, then it will later decrease the crime rates in Texas. Yes. Let's stop violence, with violence.

Physical force or abuse, at any age, is only going to cause a downward spiral of negative outcomes. It's interesting that Cotton believes more violence will lessen future violence. When in reality, it'll just create more hatred and negativity in the adults of tomorrow.