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.

  • JuneFall [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    the traditional Amerikkkan pavlovian response of staring at the nearest flag and holding your hat/hand over your heart/saluting when the anthem plays, regardless of context

    This does sound so strange to me.