Topic: We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools
zero-tolerance policies are a waste of time.
zero-tolerance policies are counter productive and unfair to children
zero-tolerance policies are helpful as they stop children misbehaving
Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective in reducing bullying and violence.
zero-tolerance policies are inneffective at keeping guns and drugs out of schools entirely therefore should not be adopted
Zero-tolerance policies are overly harsh and their punishments are often not in proportion to the offense committed.
zero-tolerance policies are the best deterrent to misbehaviour, making it plain that the rules must be obeyed and there are no grey areas or misunderstandings.
zero-tolerance policies are the only effective system to keep schools safe from the threats of drugs and school shootings
zero-tolerance policies are too far-reaching and punish too harshly minor infractions.
zero-tolerance policies are too harsh for students who are still in their formative years and can change their behavior.
zero-tolerance policies are too restrictive for children
zero-tolerance policies are unreasonable and antithetical to the learning process.
Zero-tolerance policies can be unreasonable.  A student in possession of aspirin or ibuprofen may be expelled for drug possession.
zero-tolerance policies disproportionately hurt low-income and minority students.
Zero-tolerance policies do not increase discipline at schools.
Zero-tolerance policies do not take into account the individual and leads to children who could have been helped failing in life.
zero-tolerance policies do not work for children
zero-tolerance policies do not work in schools.
zero-tolerance policies ensures pupils know exactly where they are in terms of rules and regulations leaving no room for ambiguity, thus ensuring better behaviour.
zero-tolerance policies force the same rules to be applied to all students, reducing discrimination
zero-tolerance policies have been shown to be disproportionately applied to minority students.
Zero-tolerance policies have harmful long-term effects. Students who are expelled or suspended are more likely to drop out of high school.
zero-tolerance policies help keep kids safe.
zero-tolerance policies help keep people safe
Zero-tolerance policies in school are necessary to ensure a safe environment for students.
zero-tolerance policies in schools allow for a safer, bully-free environment.
zero-tolerance policies in schools are too harsh. we have to remember that these are children who are still developing and need this education to succeed in life.
zero-tolerance policies in schools are too strict and unnecessary
zero-tolerance policies in schools are unfair because they take no account of the circumstances of often minor infractions and have little or no effect in making schools safer
zero-tolerance policies in schools may result in rash punishments for a misunderstanding.
zero-tolerance policies keep schools safer by immediately removing the problem
Zero-tolerance policies lack common sense and often punish innocent students.