To be fair, banning backpacks might have other purposes beyond "security"; for e...

yellowapple on Sept 16, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: I’m Ahmed. Except I’m Not Brown

To be fair, banning backpacks might have other purposes beyond "security"; for example, carrying around a bunch of books on your back can contribute to spinal stress, cause or worsen scoliosis, etc.