If knives are banned from school, why aren't scissors?
All you've gotta do is unscrew that little hinge, and BOOM: You've got two small knives.
I know that knives are easier to harm with, but scissors can pretty much be used for the exact same thing. I'm not suggesting a ban on scissors or anything, but... why?
I've actually cut myself with scissors, not a little scratch, a -blam!-ing gash. But on the other hand, I've tried shaving with them - they don't do a damn thing.
Scissors, particularly in schools tend to be much less sharp than knives. I've tried cutting myself with scissors, failed and had to resort to my nails.
you have to draw a line somewhere.
plus, there are plenty of knives in schools, exact-o knives and similar things. The issue isn't with students using them, its about a lone student carrying one on their person.