We recently asked our Facebook fans this question:
Here are some of your most interesting responses:
“We are not allowed to have backpacks in school now. We had a death threat at our high school about 2 weeks ago and since then backpacks have been banned.” – Danielle
“We had to use clear or mesh backpacks.” – Jennifer
“Yea and what should we ban next? Clothes?” – Atikah
“And what do you propose students use to carry books, binders, and other class materials between classes? My locker was out of the way of most of my classes so I had to carry all my books.” – Erin
“backpacks are bad for your back, use a Rollin bag instead” – Shannon
“We are allowed backpacks but we have to keep them in our lockers. We can’t take them to class with us.” – Anna
“banning backpacks is not going to change anything” – Eyong
“To ban backpacks from students that actually try at school, I go to highschool and college at the same time, to ban my backpack would be terrible…I already have tons of books don’t make me carry them in my hands..” – David
“I think this has been taken too far. I wish everyone had the right for concealed carry, because less school shootings would happen. Nobody is going to shoot at a group of people that can and will shoot back.” – Kiuanna
“Should we ban luggage on airplanes in light of bombing threats? No? Then no.” – Indra
“We need parents who can create boundaries for their children. Better discipline. Raise a child who can have a sense of moral decency and determine the concept of Right from Wrong!” – Alex
“The least schools can do is put in metal detectors instead of making it harder for students to get around with their education.” – Nathaniel
“Nooooo! I actually need my backpack for all my 50 million papers my teachers say that I need!” – Kay
“Idk about anyone else, but I couldnt fit anything weapon-based in mine, i have no room around my books!” – Killian
“Clear backpacks only should be allowed. It’s what sears employees have to do.” – Autumn
“Just arm the teachers and put a sign outside that says ‘Any attempt to shoot up our school will be met with deadly force’” – Jonathan
“I can’t tell you how many times I have seen someone die due to a tragic backpack incident” – Matthew
Great discussion, guys. Thank you to everyone who responded!
