Kentucky school district bans metal water bottles

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Hardin County Schools has banned metal water bottles like the very popular Stanley ones. (glass ones too though I can't say I've ever seen one of those) Their rationale for doing so is that they are increasingly being used as weapons against students during fights. Students have suffered concussions and have had to go to the hospital after being bashed over the head with them. Students will be allowed to use plastic water bottles during the day but they can use the metal ones after school for clubs and sports. Okay I can see the thinking behind this. But what is the difference between using metal bottles during school hours and after school? There still can be fights between students during that time. Also plastic water bottles do not keep cold water cold for very long. Who wants to drink room temperature water when they are really thirsty? Not me. At my school pretty much all of the girls have a Stanley. (some of the boys too) At first it was kind of a status symbol but now they are something that is actively used throughout the day to stay hydrated. I even have one though I wasn't planning to get one. (long story) As expected parents are flipping out. They certainly do love to do that. What do you think about banning metal water bottles during school hours? (I can't get the link to copy on here. The story is on the NY Post web site)