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School suspends boy for sketching gun
AP via Yahoo! ^ | 8/22/07 | not provided (AP)

Posted on 08/22/2007 12:48:50 PM PDT by redstates4ever

Chandler school officials have suspended a 13-year-old boy for sketching a picture that resembled a gun, saying it posed a threat to classmates.

But parents of the Payne Junior High School student said the drawing was a harmless doodle of a fake laser, and school officials overreacted.

"I just can't believe that there wasn't another way to resolve this," said Paula Mosteller, the boy's mother. "He's so upset. The school made him feel like he committed a crime. They are doing more damage than good."

The Mostellers said the drawing did not show blood, bullets, injuries, or target any human. They said it was just a drawing that resembled a gun.

But Payne Junior High administrators thought the sketch was enough of a threat and gave the boy a five-day suspension, later reduced to three days.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: art; banglist; discipline; zerotolerance
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To: rightinthemiddle
Remember when we used to draw planes, warships, tanks, etc.?

I used to draw all that stuff. I had (have) a talent for it. But it was just doodling to me. And I'm sure it was for this kid.

Are we just old farts, or is the world really screwed up?

I'll be 64 in three weeks. I'm not an old fart. At 45, neither are you. So, the answer must be: The World's really, really screwed up.

On the bright side though, I just recently gave most of my guns to a 10 year old who has become an avid pheasant hunter along with his dad & mom. So there's some hope out there.

41 posted on 08/22/2007 1:04:23 PM PDT by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: redstates4ever

He should have sketched sodomy, they would have promoted him.


42 posted on 08/22/2007 1:05:04 PM PDT by DungeonMaster (concerning His promise.....not willing that any (of whom?) should perish but that all...)
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To: redstates4ever

As many people as possible, in this school, either need to stand up to these teachers or pull their kids out and put them in private schools. Schools rely on money from kids attending that school. Take that money away from them and teachers will loose their jobs. Keep doing this until they get the picture that the public won’t put up with their liberal ideas.


43 posted on 08/22/2007 1:05:28 PM PDT by RC2
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To: scan58

If he did I’m sure they’re “scarred for life”.


44 posted on 08/22/2007 1:06:14 PM PDT by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: Rinnwald
This disruptive behavior is going to go into your permanent file, young man.

Thanks for the compliment. As to the rest of your post, I guess I can live with it that long; especially since I've already accomplished much of what I set out to do. :)

45 posted on 08/22/2007 1:07:12 PM PDT by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: xcamel; AppyPappy
You're Slipping X Pappy Beat you by 7 posts
46 posted on 08/22/2007 1:07:12 PM PDT by WKB (It's hard to tell who's more afraid of Fred Thompson; The Dims or the rudibots.)
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To: redstates4ever

He may not be able to draw a gun, but I’m sure he’s drawn a few conclusions....................


47 posted on 08/22/2007 1:07:42 PM PDT by Red Badger (ALL that CARBON in ALL that oil & coal was once in the atmospere. We're just putting it back!)
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To: rightinthemiddle
Are we just old farts, or is the world really screwed up?

Yes and yes............

48 posted on 08/22/2007 1:09:04 PM PDT by Red Badger (ALL that CARBON in ALL that oil & coal was once in the atmospere. We're just putting it back!)
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To: Red Badger
This comes from an email I just got re: this topic...

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Last year my son saw a kid with a purple mohack hairdo walk by and said to his friend he was walking with 'Isn't the purple telletubby supposed to be gay?'

A lesbian aid overheard the comment and my son got a two week suspension.

If you want the shock of your life, spend a day going from class to class with your kid.

Don't let them tell you you can't.

I did it, and the school was basically just a zoo run by the insane.

49 posted on 08/22/2007 1:10:13 PM PDT by redstates4ever ("Liberals love America like O.J loved Nicole." Ann Coulter)
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To: redstates4ever

For the love of Pete!!!!!!!! I would have been eternally banned from all schools everywhere if I would have grown up there, or possibly even anywhere these days! The sissification of men is driving me up the wall!


51 posted on 08/22/2007 1:10:27 PM PDT by vpintheak (Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. Prov. 25:26)
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To: rightinthemiddle
I’m 26 and when I was in the 6th grade, they were really ramping up this “weapons in the schools” cr*p. I remember after some moronic announcement, I stood up and said “I could use my pencil as a weapon, does that mean you should take that away?!!” I think I was almost suspended for that... That would’ve been about... 1992 I think.
52 posted on 08/22/2007 1:11:28 PM PDT by Kaylee Frye
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To: TexasCajun
Oooohh, that drawing is really inflammatory stuff, it triggered a previously latent urge in me to open fire on my neighbor just by seeing it.

No wonder the boy was severely chastised, his aroused classmates are probably marching on the school with loaded AK-47s in hand and mayhem in mind even as I type.

53 posted on 08/22/2007 1:11:44 PM PDT by epow
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To: Jaysun
Oops! The bowl is empty.
54 posted on 08/22/2007 1:12:53 PM PDT by rightinthemiddle (Without the Media, the Left and Islamofacists are Nothing.)
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To: rightinthemiddle

You’re welcome....and Thanks for helping to voice out against PC Foolishness/Social Robbery in Disguise of Economic wellbeing.


55 posted on 08/22/2007 1:13:34 PM PDT by ExcursionGuy84 ("Jesus, Your Love takes my breath away.")
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To: rightinthemiddle
tee hee hee.
You’re too clever for me buddy.
56 posted on 08/22/2007 1:14:00 PM PDT by Jaysun (It's outlandishly inappropriate to suggest that I'm wrong.)
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To: massgopguy; AU72
Wonder what he would have gotten for one of our old "Rat Fink" drawings that we used to pass back and forth on the back rows . . . . usually the dragsters had at least five machine guns mounted on the fenders, with the usual bug-eyed tongue-dragging RF at the wheel . . . .

We'd all STILL be in detention . . . .

57 posted on 08/22/2007 1:14:01 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: rightinthemiddle
Remember when we used to draw planes, warships, tanks, etc.?

All the time and would get punished for it too, but for different reasons, like day dreaming and not paying attention.

These people have no business teaching anyone anything. They are dolts that can't handle reality.

58 posted on 08/22/2007 1:14:21 PM PDT by Doctor Raoul (What's the difference between the CIA and the Free Clinic? The Free Clinic knows how to stop leaks.)
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To: redstates4ever
SmileyCentral.com
59 posted on 08/22/2007 1:15:54 PM PDT by RDTF (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, but Democrats believe every day is April 15th. - Reagan)
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To: Jaysun

Actually, I thought you were pretty clever. :-)


60 posted on 08/22/2007 1:16:30 PM PDT by rightinthemiddle (Without the Media, the Left and Islamofacists are Nothing.)
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