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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by bubbalu@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

I work in education. Earlier today, I was accidentally out of the room during morning announcements (I'm usually sitting in the back). When I came in, the pledge of allegiance was going HARD. It took all my willpower to prevent myself from sprinting to my desk to sit down so I wouldn't be standing during the pledge of allegiance (fascist brainwashing!).

Evidently, my behavior was conspicuous and my coteacher asked 'Are you an objector?'

Sheepishly, I replied "...yeah."

On 9/11 of all days.

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[-] bubbalu@hexbear.net 17 points 1 year ago

I have reached one step higher n normally I pointedly sit there quietly and then (am the only one) saying the daily affirmation very loudly so its not like they just didn't hear me previously.

[-] buckykat@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago
[-] bubbalu@hexbear.net 21 points 1 year ago

It's cute. They have a second pledge where they promise to love themselves, study hard, and recite that they are essentially empathetic, intelligent people worthy of dignity.

[-] Redbolshevik2@hexbear.net 8 points 1 year ago

Hell yes.

I am an empathetic, intelligent person worthy of dignity and I DO NOT pledge allegiance to the United States of America!

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