Clear Backpacks In Douglas County School Districts

     After the school shooting that happened in Florida leaving 17 people dead, the school made a rule that clear backpacks are mandatory. They were donated about 3000 clear backpacks for every student that goes to Parkland High school. They are also planning on added metal detectors in the near future.

    In thought, it's not a bad idea. But many students of Parkland High School have argued against this new implemented rule by comparing schools to more of a prison than an actual school now. Some argue that the clear backpacks will not prevent future attacks but also are infringing on privacy, also arguing that the rule takes away their individuality as a person.

     Many Florida students have customized their bags with some reading “This backpack is probably worth more than MY LIFE” with a $1.05 tag on it. Or “Prisoner #:0612074413”
    
     My opinion on the whole ordeal is that I don’t completely support clear backpacks because most of the attacks usually involve a gun that would not fit inside of their small bag (like the common AR-15 that have been used in many of the recent shootings). But I do support the idea of the metal detectors because the metal detector could easily detect anything fishy that isn’t an AR-15, like a knife or handgun. They also have been talking about increasing security and funding and focussing on mental health which would be a brilliant step of dealing with any potential threats in the future.

​                                 Jared

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