since9
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Zero Tolerance or Zero Common Sense?
Reading through this reminded me of dozens of similar stories I've read over the last couple of decades. I agree that in this day and age, guns and schools aren't a great combination.
The grossly unacceptable behavior of school officials as depicted in the article, however, is far worse than anything done by the kids.
Our Constitution guarantees us our right to keep and bear arms. That right has been supported in countless court decisions from the lowest courts to the highest court. In 43 of our 50 United States, open carry is legal. It's a lawful activity, engaged in by law-abiding citizens. The mindless and severe punishment of children on the sole ground their behavior reminds some school official of this lawful right is insanity. It's abuse! It will scar kids far, far worse than than having a tongue stuck out at them.
About three years ago, I began writing letters to school administrators who found themselves in the news over these very embarrassing faux pas. I also wrote to the school board, calling for the removal (suspension or expulsion) of administrators who exhibit such gross lack of judgment they would suspend or expel children for what most psychologists call "normal play."
To date, I've written more than sixty such letters, and do you know how many our tax-payer-supplied school officials have responded to my letters?
Not one.
I could wax on, pointing out the utter insanity of each and every one of the items mentioned in the link. However, I won't do that.
Instead, I may just include a copy of the attachment as a means to put the actions of such administrators into an appropriate context, and would encourage all of you to do the same, should you be similarly outraged by school administrators who demonstrate a similar lack of judgment, experience, and knowledge when it comes to the education of our children.
- since9
ETA: Many of the boys who play such "finger-gun" games grow up to serve our nation's citizens as firemen, policemen, paramedics, and members of the military.
Zero Tolerance or Zero Common Sense?
Reading through this reminded me of dozens of similar stories I've read over the last couple of decades. I agree that in this day and age, guns and schools aren't a great combination.
The grossly unacceptable behavior of school officials as depicted in the article, however, is far worse than anything done by the kids.
Our Constitution guarantees us our right to keep and bear arms. That right has been supported in countless court decisions from the lowest courts to the highest court. In 43 of our 50 United States, open carry is legal. It's a lawful activity, engaged in by law-abiding citizens. The mindless and severe punishment of children on the sole ground their behavior reminds some school official of this lawful right is insanity. It's abuse! It will scar kids far, far worse than than having a tongue stuck out at them.
About three years ago, I began writing letters to school administrators who found themselves in the news over these very embarrassing faux pas. I also wrote to the school board, calling for the removal (suspension or expulsion) of administrators who exhibit such gross lack of judgment they would suspend or expel children for what most psychologists call "normal play."
To date, I've written more than sixty such letters, and do you know how many our tax-payer-supplied school officials have responded to my letters?
Not one.
I could wax on, pointing out the utter insanity of each and every one of the items mentioned in the link. However, I won't do that.
Instead, I may just include a copy of the attachment as a means to put the actions of such administrators into an appropriate context, and would encourage all of you to do the same, should you be similarly outraged by school administrators who demonstrate a similar lack of judgment, experience, and knowledge when it comes to the education of our children.
- since9
ETA: Many of the boys who play such "finger-gun" games grow up to serve our nation's citizens as firemen, policemen, paramedics, and members of the military.
