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.
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.
daily affirmation?
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.
Hell yes.
I am an empathetic, intelligent person worthy of dignity and I DO NOT pledge allegiance to the United States of America!