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7. I taught my kids to question authority and to resist, that I had their backs.

Fri Feb 28, 2025, 11:20 AM

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MI 8th grader didn't stand for the morning pledge [View all] Ninga Feb 2025 OP

Here is an alternate one that blends in well. GreenWave Feb 2025 #1

They insisted that I stand, and I did Easterncedar Feb 2025 #3

My folks, too Easterncedar Feb 2025 #11

They can't make you stand, either. That is forced speech. NT Happy Hoosier Feb 2025 #12

The staff also insisted we bow our heads Easterncedar Feb 2025 #14

stand up and say it if you mean it Tetrachloride Feb 2025 #4

I never acknowledged the flag salute in school. hunter Feb 2025 #8

like a single pebble thrown in the water stillcool Feb 2025 #9

My daughter refused to stand for the pledge all of High School. Happy Hoosier Feb 2025 #10

I'm a veteran. Aristus Feb 2025 #15

I hope they sue. Fuck that teacher and those who support that teacher. Solly Mack Feb 2025 #16

Agree. Ninga Feb 2025 #17

You raised your kid right PlanetBev Feb 2025 #18