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Happy Hoosier

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10. My daughter refused to stand for the pledge all of High School.

Reply to Ninga (Original post)

Fri Feb 28, 2025, 11:39 AM

Feb 2025

She was protesting "under God" and the falsity "and justice for all."

One teacher gave her shit. The Principal corrected the techer and she didn't have an issue the remainder of her time there. Graduated with honors.

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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

I signed on to protect the nation and the Constitution. Bless that young person for excercizing their rights ... marble falls Feb 2025 #2

It was OK for kids in the Jehovah's Witnesses to pass on the pledge in school when I was young Attilatheblond Feb 2025 #5

That's their trick: if they have us at each other, we won't be going at them. Pot stirring has served them well ... marble falls Feb 2025 #6

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

I taught my kids to question authority and to resist, that I had their backs. marble falls Feb 2025 #7

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

"Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use first to shrink-wrap people's minds Ping Tung Feb 2025 #13

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