Schools are changing. Schools are not the same as they used to be. Schools can be dangerous. Thomas White writes, “These days, school districts cannot take lightly any written or verbal threats, which years ago may have been ignored” (1). Between “Zero tolerance: Strict policy is necessary, misunderstood” by Thomas White and “Zero tolerance: School-to-prison pipeline must end” by Victoria Middleton, the article written by Thomas White is more convincing and persuading. The reason “Zero tolerance: Strict policy is necessary, misunderstood” by Thomas White is more convincing is because it is clear and straightforward and it appeals to emotions. White is straightforward by stating, “There is no place for bullying or intimidation … Zero tolerance
