im 20 for reference. ever since i was a kid, up until hs, we were forced every morning to stand, look at the flag and hold our hearts and say:

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”

i didnt stand a single time because i disagreed with being forced, and i was berated by the teacher in front of everyone, and he threatened to kick me out of class if i ever did it again. i was about 11-12 then, it was 2015.

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      11 months ago

      average american’s reaction when someone doesnt want to be forced to worship a piece of cloth and a god they don’t believe in every morning, and get berated if they dont lmfao. home of the free, right?

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        11 months ago

        So, you like it being Home of the free, but you dont like the flag of the home of the free? Please explain.