"Texas superintendent threatens 3-day suspension for students who walk out to protest gun laws" - Do you support the students or the Superintendent?

“A school is a place to learn and grow educationally, emotionally and morally. A disruption of the school will not be tolerated.”

https://www.vox.com/2018/2/21/17037674/florida-shooting-protests-texas-superintendent-suspension

"Walkouts have been reported in various states, including Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Illinois, where some school administrators said they were instructed to allow students to walk out peacefully, while others, like those in the eastern Texas city of Needville, said they had a zero tolerance policy toward such demonstrations."

http://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-superintendent-vows-suspend-students-walkout-protest-guns/story?id=53268955

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Wraithorn · 51-55, M

I think he should feel encouraged that his students are actually taking note of what is happening in their country and want to air their views.
They are the future leaders. If I was him I would also encourage the whole school to organize debates on the subject. Putting a lid on a boiling pot is not a good idea.
They should be allowed to vent, discuss and learn about something which affects them directly.

Abrienda · 26-30, F

@Wraithorn The purpose of the school day for which parents pay money is????

Wraithorn · 51-55, M

@Abrienda Education, and what I mentioned above is all about education.

Abrienda · 26-30, F

@Wraithorn Ohhhh....I seeeee. You think an event staged by 15 year olds is a proper educational venue?

Here's some education for you...South Africa has over 17,000 murders every year, a statistic from your own government and a HIGHER murder rate than the USA. People in your country live in fear of daily attack. I think you ought to be worrying about that rather than telling Americans what to do, good?

Wraithorn · 51-55, M

@Abrienda This question is about school kids in a 1st world country. Crime in S.Africa which is a 3rd world country is a seperate issue entirely.
I was just giving my opinion which is my right as a citizen of the world who is using a worldwide internet.

Your attempt at misdirection by mentioning crime-ridden S.A. isn't relevant really.