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Zero Tolerance

Losing my Tolerance for “Zero Tolerance”

Posted August 1, 2025April 26, 1999 in Categories Editorial, Education, Racism, Rant, Special, Zero Tolerance78 Comments

“Zero Tolerance” Rules and Laws Require Severe Punishment Not Only for Possessing Drugs or Guns, but Also Any Item Which “Looks Like” a Prohibited Item.

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A New Trend in Schools

Posted July 30, 2025June 11, 1995 in Categories Firsts, Zero ToleranceLeave a comment

The term “Zero Tolerance” appears in a True story for the first time.

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