[eye30]

A 12-year-old US schoolgirl is suing the New York City authorities for $1m (£650,000) in damages after she was arrested for writing on her desk.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8602327.stm

[Dazzler]

Only in America  (sorry American members) Glad I didn't go to school over there as what I probably did to my desk at school would have resulted in a lethal injection 

[mlms]

nice job usa.. 8)

[Shambles]

I hope she wins her lawsuit. Dragged out in handcuffs, really

[2i30s]

lucky she didnt reach for her pen,she may have been shot dead. 

There are two things wrong with this story: First the rediculous overreaction and arrest and secondly the child's ability to sue for an equally rediculous $1 million.

I really, really, really hope that few other countries follow America with this sort of nonsense.

I'm reminded of a quotation I once read that said, "The only thing wrong with common sense is that it's not so common!".

Also with apologies to those here from USA. Clearly sensible types

[2i30s]

so true. 

[Dazzler]

Also with apologies to those here from USA. Clearly sensible types

 

Yes I doubt Lyn will sue her dealer for not supplying a service book..