Amen, brother. One of my sons faced a suspension hearing in 7th grade for having one of those teeny tiny Swiss Army knives and using it to clean his nails. It was a good thing that I was out of the country and that my wife attended. Reading their report and hearing what what was said, I know I would have had trouble keeping my cool in the face of their idiocy. According to the rules, he should not have had it. It should have been consfiscated or returned to his parents. We should have been called and the rules made very clear.

In the trumped-up report, however, it was alleged that he was "brandishing" the one inch blade. Gales of laughter or open jawed incredulity ... you choose.

Give a small minded person a little power and watch out.

As to the girl in this story, just how much will she look on the authorities as reasonable from here on out? How much should she, you or I?

Best wishes,

Teacher49