[SoftballMominVA]

I'd like to hear the whole story before forming a strong opinion. Too many times a paper prints a lop-sided view designed to create a strong reaction, but not necessarily the truth. I just don't trust any story after hearing one sids.

Some questions I have at first glance--Is this story being reported from the boy and his family or the police or school? Is the paper reporting all the details or just the family's version? Is this the first time this student has brought in a knife? Does he have a history of violence and fights?

On the surface it does indeed look like an over-reaction from the school. If so, I hope the boy and his family get an apology and compenation for whatever damages have been caused.

[r9etb]

You ask all the right questions. There may well be more to this story. I NEVER trust these things.

[ArrogantBustard]

On the surface it does indeed look like an over-reaction from the school.

Was the so-called weapon, in fact, a Swiss Army knife? If so, banning it is a stupid policy in the first place.

[Always Right]

The student Elliot had been recommended for advanced placement courses in English, science and social studies for his freshman year at Warren Central High School. I am trying to figure out some mitigating circumstances that makes some sense, but my only conclusion is the principle is a complete buffoon. He even described Elliots as a "model student" in his expulsion recommendation. The principals rationale is that Elliot was aware of the policy and understood the consequences.