Yes.
Yes it had, ever since they wrote up the policy after the Virginia Tech scare.
"Zero Tolerance" came to my attention right after Virginia Tech, when a misunderstanding had me sent to the Assis. Principal's office. Of course, I was outraged, so angry in fact that I cried right there-- and I only cry when I'm deeply infuriated.
Ever since Virginia Tech, students have been more scrutinized than ever. But you musn't get me wrong-- we should be. In the right way. Consistent behavior and serious weaponry, not "suspicious" actions and toy guns, are your red alarms.
A straight-A student cannot be suspended for plastic sporks. It just looks ridiculous on a suspension report, and if it looks that way, chances are that the teacher filing the report should stop and take a moment to reconsider. And maybe find another job to fill that black, cold pebble she/he calls a heart.
Its one of those great moments where I seriously wonder.. if the educational authority in this country simply chucked their childhood memories away when they took the job. That's the only explanation I can think of to explain how anyone with a brain could support "Zero Tolerance."
Out-of-control fear and paranoia, people. Look what it does to us.
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