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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The poster arguing that expulsion is too harsh - what are your thoughts on what message it sends to the other students if bringing a gun to class doesn't even warrant the harshest penalty? Also, what are your thoughts on how such a situation would impact the work environment/ability to attract and retain teachers? I'm going to assume not many teachers look to work in a place where bringing guns to school is tolerated. There is part of me that understands where you're coming from, but I also think the picture is much bigger than just one student.  [/quote]

I'm not saying expulsion is too harsh.  I'm saying that automatically expelling the child without any knowledge of the circumstances is poor judgement.  I prefer to have all the facts at hand before rendering a decision.

Obviously, we differ in our approach to problem-solving.[/quote]

What circumstances matter?  That he usually carries the gun, but "forgot" he had it when he went to school?  That he comes from a poor background?  That he needs the gun to give him self-esteem?  That the gun creates a "safe space" for him?!

Sorry, but [b]I just don't see any circumstances[/b] (short of someone else planting the gun without his knowledge) that should mitigate his immediate expulsion from the school.  He's created a danger for himself and others.[/quote]

Of course you don't, and until you stop talking and start listening you'll never know.   
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