Comments on: Zachary Christie: First Grader Suspended? Does He Look Dangerous to You?

By: robin

robin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:49:57 +0000

One more reason to think that humans are a threatened specie in this country
One has to be asleep to believe that living this country is anyone’s dream.

By: dana

dana — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:10:47 +0000

this is so wrong even though this is on the code of caonduct you suppose a little first grader to actually understand what this code of conduct means. he may know his abc’s but it’s not the same with reading these big words on the code of conduct.

Zachary i point you a 900%

Zachary it’s okay

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:13 +0000

A knife isn’t realy a knife is a knife is a knife. The Christina School Code of Conduct defines a knife type weapon as “knives with a full blade measuring three or more inches or a switch-blade knife”. By looking at the fork in the photo above I find it hard to believe that the knife part would meet this definition. But, to realy make any judgement we need to know more about the knife. Is it a butter knive (rounded) or a steak knive (pointed)? Is the blade longer than 3″? I want to know more, so that I can draw my own educated conclusion.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:52:36 +0000

Yes it has a knife which is a TOOL not a weapon. Knives that are weapons are very different. I garauntee you that a pencil is FAR more dangerous than the blade on a Boy Scout knife. Not to mention scissors, baseball bats ect. All things to be found at schools.

You will have to incarcerate me before I send my children to public schools these days. This kind of nonsense simply galvanizes many parents to the need for homeschools.

By: G Pat

G Pat — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:46:24 +0000

AnaHadWolves,

Have you not noticed that everyone mentions the lack of common sense? Let the man have his say.

By: maris

maris — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:13:15 +0000

Agree with Deb. A knife is a knife is a knife. He wasn’t suspended for bringing a spork he was suspended and given reform “detail” for bringing a KNIFE to school. So really, what does a dangerous kid look like? A 6 year old has never had a temper tantrum? Never acted out or hit, shoved someone?? It only takes ONE act to hurt someone. ZERO tolerance = ZERO TOLERANCE. Perhaps this could have been avoided if mom checked his bag prior to school?? Agree with the school board for sticking with their policy of zero tolerance but perhaps 45 days of reform school is harsh. It does need to be addressed and there are consequences that should take place but as with anything it should be catered to the individual.

By: deb

deb — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:21 +0000

You people fail to realize that it isn’t just a spoon and fork. There’s a knife attached too. That is a weapon. Maybe this kid wouldn’t use it to hurt anyone. What if some other kid got hold of it? I don’t think that the child should have been suspended. But the knife should have been taken and he should receive some sort of consequence. And as far as looking dangerous – most people don’t. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t. And, if the school has a zero tolerance policy, then that policy needs to be adhered to.

By: AnaHadWolves

AnaHadWolves — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:48:07 +0000

Chad Smith, your comments are distasteful, disgraceful and disrespectful. In one breath, you slam a religion that is obviously not yours; in another breath, you slam gay people. Finally, you trot out that old and very tired “I’m-a-Christian-and-we’re-so-persecuted-by-everyone” line.

You’re probably a right-wing, intolerent, Republican. Wait…just saying the word “Republican” automatically gets you the words “right-wing” and “intolerent”.

I agree with you that the result of Zachary’s misstep was unfair and bone-headed, but, taking that as an opportunity to slam Muslims and gays and those who are not Christians is out of line…but, not unexpected in today’s America.

You really should apologize, but, I’m betting you don’t have the class so to do.

By: chad smith

chad smith — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:12:43 +0000

That’s ok, little man….just tell em you’re a muslim excercising your right to freedom of religion. Better yet, tell em you’re gay & that you’re attempting to infiltrate & dismantle the evil Christian Cub Scouts…they’ll welcome you back with open arms then.

Seriously…where do we find these idiots running our public schools? Are we setting up job fairs at the special olympics now? Or has the job market for burger flippers become so competitive that those qualified are having to seek employment at public schools?

By: Dee Reich

Dee Reich — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:10:33 +0000

Unreal! I’m not rendered speechless very often, but this takes it! The principal and the school board should be ashamed! What kind of message is this sending to the poor boy? Wouldn’t common sense have dictated that if there was an issue with the item, it should have been addressed to the parent in the form of a mature conversation and not punishment?

He did NOTHING WRONG and Zachary, you have my support, all the way!