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Old 01-08-2011, 08:26 PM
 
Location: Over There
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In our old public schools, kids could not even bring in a plastic, toy sword with their Halloween Pirate Costume!

Heck I got ya beat they could not even wear masks at our school. The principal thought "they might get hurt".


But oh yeah bring a blade to school.
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Old 01-08-2011, 08:32 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Just upholding our constitution. It's there for everybody including Sikhs.




Incorrect question.

How many have been stabbed by a religious jewelry item, since they both are that.
No, the Kirpan is not just a jewelry item.
It is both a religious symbol and a weapon for defense.

"The kirpan is both a defensive weapon and a symbol."
Kirpan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The cross worn as a necklace is just that..a necklace.
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Old 01-08-2011, 09:36 PM
 
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Next thing you know, Muslims will be petitioning for their children to carry bombs to school . . .
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Old 01-08-2011, 10:16 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Have you ever seen a pi***ed off hormone ridden teenager?
Now someone wants to let them bring swords to school? What the hell is going on in this country that this would even be considered?
NO,NO & NO weapons in school, any school, period.

Leave any & all religion that advocates for the carrying of any weapons by kids, out of our schools.
It's not a sword, it's just a dagger.
If it's superglued and ducktaped into the sheath then it's ok.

I'm just a messenger here...that's what the courts and NYC schools agreed to.
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Old 01-08-2011, 10:24 PM
 
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It's not a sword, it's just a dagger.
If it's superglued and ducktaped into the sheath then it's ok.

I'm just a messenger here...that's what the courts and NYC schools agreed to.

Oh it's just a dagger.
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Old 01-08-2011, 10:44 PM
 
Location: California
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Maybe they can make rubber daggers since it's just the symbolism they seem to be going for. If they can be "superglued" into their sheath what the hell is the point anyway? It's not longer the thing is was made to be, it's been altered. So alter the material.

I'm just going to say this is stupid and religious freedoms have gone to far by everyone. I'm sick of it all. If you want to be religious 24/7 then stay home. If you want a public school education then follow the rules. They really aren't that hard.
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Old 01-08-2011, 10:46 PM
 
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Maybe they can make rubber daggers since it's just the symbolism they seem to be going for. If they can be "superglued" into their sheath what the hell is the point anyway? It's not longer the thing is was made to be, it's been altered. So alter the material.

I'm just going to say this is stupid and religious freedoms have gone to far by everyone. I'm sick of it all.

Now that is a wonderful idea. Make it out of rubber or foam.
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Old 01-08-2011, 11:04 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Now that is a wonderful idea. Make it out of rubber or foam.
I see yet another "Nerf" product on the horizon ?
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Old 01-08-2011, 11:06 PM
 
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I see yet another "Nerf" product on the horizon ?

LOL well it would certainly solve the issue.
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Old 01-08-2011, 11:08 PM
 
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Well if Christian Americans can't display their religious symbols, then why should everyone else from every other part of the world believe they have the right?
Christians display their religious symbols all the time. Have you never seen someone wearing a cross on their necklace or earrings?

Anyway, easy solution. Just make a symbolic sword that can't really cause any damage. Maybe by making a plastic version, or even sewing together felt or some other soft fabric into the shape of a sword, so the symbology remains without the danger.
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