Boy nearly suspensed over tiny toy gun: Was it reasonable?

The principal was obviously not acting in the spirit of the meaning of the law. idiot. this child will probably never like school again

It's not the toy gun, but the idea of a real gun that rules are addressing. If parents want more gun flexibility, then change the rules.

Common sense should prevail over any over ambitious rule.

Another example of brainless school administration. It seems that the toy is one unit. Therefore it cannot be described as a toy gun.

and Please change the name of your website to "today's Parents"; let's end sexism and the idea that moms are responsible for parenting.

It's a shame people with such an alarming lack of perspective are teaching our kids.

Bring back common sense and compassion not fear to dictate our judgements. Cynical views of our beloved America is becoming reality.

Obviously the educators are uneducated.

It is idiotic, as are most policies in this day and age.

It was toy of a police officer, they carry guns. Guns are important in law enforcement and protection we shouldn't hide that fact from kids

'No tolerance' has become no thought, no sense, no compassion for witless school administrators.

It seems that common sense has become a rare commodity these days - especially in school administrators and teachers.

Where do they draw the line, 3" 4" 6" real gun size? It is too difficult to put arbitrary limits on toy sizes. Zero means 0, deal with it!

This is a small child with a 2" gun. Get real to all schools

WTF? It is a lego toy. How could anyone make out what it was if it is less than 2"? I think the teacher had something up her butt that day

We're doomed as a country

The intent was not malicious. It seems over the top given the content of the article.

Stupid! Nobody in their right mind would be threatened by such a "gun". It couldn't possibly do any harm. What happened to common sense?

This extreme demonstrates how silly it is when we try to legislate safety in such manor. No mater the common sense-it is the rule.

I hope that principal gets a speeding ticket for 1mph over the speed limit and then his insurance goes up for 5 years. That'll learn him!

Common sense doesn't seem to exist anymore.

Yes the school says no toy guns, but a 2 inch LEGO gun? Give me a break! I am sick to death of folks who only see in black and white!!!!!

A formal apology needs to be issued to this child, and the people responsible should receive a common sense lesson.

Idiots. They should have called his parents explaining the rule, not torment this kid. Worry about the education system which stinks now.