Reply #47: I can certainly see your points...well stated.

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However, the point here is that the kneejerk reaction gives no other option that expulsion. Maybe she should have been counseled/evaluated to determine her state of mind. That would certainly give as much or more comfort to those concerned than expelling her. There is nothing (really) to stop her, if her intent is to do harm to the school...expelling her provides no real safety.

This is really about the zero tolerance garbage. Yes, we have to protect our schools from fanatical students with a death wish or something else along those lines. But, there is a better way to handle it...IMHO.

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