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If one leaves class one is subject to discipline. Make an exception and then the next group wants the same consideration. We have tied the hands of schools with the not my kid method of responding.

Students should go to class.

You started an interesting discussion with a really bad misstep. "I'm wondering if there was a mass NRA rally that students wanted to walk out and go to, would the schools suspend those students?" Obviously you see some sort of connection. I don't. Your statement is a non sequitur. Still, I'm not sure that it helps to prevent students from doing "something". Obviously, their demonstration has no chance of solving anything, but that doesn't mean it's fruitless. Children have very good imaginations and can well imagine themselves caught up in the same circumstances as those who came under attack in Florida. Thus, fear is not unexpected, and walking or running anywhere for any reason will help leech off the adrenaline inspired by that fear. So, I'm in agreement, let them demonstrate. Let them shout and rail against the injustice. Let them vent their feelings of frustration. I might join them. I too am frustrated by the events in Florida as well as my sincere belief that nothing constructive will be accomplished to prevent a recurrence. After we wear ourselves out arguing and shouting at one another, there will be no energy remaining for thoughtful reflection, debate, and real solutions.