I thought the whole idea of "zero-tolerance" was to show that the problem was so serious that intelligence and common sense would not be allowed in the implementation of policy.  This serves to give a valuable lesson to students -- when something is really serious, you must make sure not to think.

 Fritz Sands
 4/15/99 2:36 PM
 Microsoft Gun Club Public Folder
 Regarding zero tolerance gun policies at schools resulting in suspending kids for tiny toy guns.