Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Tennessee

DFW

(56,896 posts)

4. In a state where practically anyone over 21 can legally open carry

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 06:53 AM

Aug 2024

They shouldn’t be permitted to expel a ten year old from school for making a hand gesture like that. Not if he sees adults carrying weapons around all over the place.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Arger68 Shipwack

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

A 10-Year-Old Pointed a Finger Gun. The Principal Kicked Him Out of His Tennessee School for a Year. [View all] sl8 Aug 2024 OP

Mixed feelings no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #1

They aren't trying to teach him that violence is wrong. Shipwack Aug 2024 #9

Hmmm. Teacher shaking a finger at a student? multigraincracker Aug 2024 #2

That is just crazy we expel a kid for pointing a finger gun, while adults have the right doc03 Aug 2024 #3

In a state where practically anyone over 21 can legally open carry DFW Aug 2024 #4

Which is ironic Docreed2003 Aug 2024 #5

The mother refused to appeal the decision and homeschooled arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #6

I feel as if there is some missing information here. LisaM Aug 2024 #8

Is there a penalty for real guns? Just askin'. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #7