Schoolchildren are twice as likely to be victims of serious violent crime away from school.
The percentage of children who reported they were victims of crime at school dropped from 10 percent in 1995 to 8 percent in 1999. For those who before this study lacked the common sense to know that our kids are safer at school than on the streets, here finally is evidence. Those of us who knew that all along, hope that this will help bring an end to the hysterical overreaction that has gripped our schoolteachers and administrators over the past two years. Our schools are doing their best to banning individuality, creativity, and initiative. Since the Columbine tragedy last year I have received too many emails from kids across this country wondering what is happening to their right to express themselves.