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[–] jdadam@lemm.ee 35 points 10 months ago (2 children)

As a teacher, this is our daily ritual. They think we indoctrinate students, but by law we have to say this every morning. If students want to abstain, they just sit quietly. When asked if I can demonstrate that as a teacher, the school lawyers said I have that right, but they can't defend me if a parent complains...

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 27 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I love to remind people it was invented by a flag salesman to sell more flags. Are you allowed to mention that?

[–] DontRedditMyLemmy@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Holy shit, is that true? (Source?)

[–] Vaginal_blood_fart@sh.itjust.works 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] jdadam@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

Did a double take when it said Iowa didn't require it. I missed that it was written in 2015.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

As a student, I was called to the principal's office for remaining seated. I was strongly told I should stand and didn't care that the other students were throwing garbage at me. They wonder why I tried getting my diploma voided.