Pubdate: Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Source: News Herald (FL)
Copyright: 2002 The News Herald
Contact:  http://www.newsherald.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1018
Author: Jim Lawson
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n143/a09.html

ZERO TOLERANCE OFFERS LEARNING BY EXAMPLE

Three cheers for the School Board's zero-tolerance policy involving drugs 
in area schools ("Zero-tolerance policy can hit students hard," Jan. 27).

The Arnold High School student made the choice to bring an illegal 
substance to school. She was caught. She was punished. This was not a minor 
infraction, but a major infraction requiring a major consequence. The 
School Board's decision to expel this student should be applauded, not 
condemned. Other students can learn from this example.

Jim Lawson, Panama City Beach
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