So here we are, in 2017, where the rights of this country are not for people of color.
Teacher violently drags young boy out of the classroom when he refused to stand for the National Anthem.https://www.theroot.com/mich-teacher-violently-drags-black-6th-grader-out-of-h-1814077435 …
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Exactly when I was in school I remember Jehovah Witnesses not standing for the pledge.
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The Government used to jail Jehovah's Witnesses for this. This led to the Supreme Court Case of West Virginia V Barnette where it was
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Said that School is for education not indoctrination aka brainwashing.
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So freedom of speech for nazis but not for criticism from people of color. Hypocrisy , thy name is conservatives.
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That is not hypocrisy- that is deliberate. Only White racists have the right to speak crappy things, carry arms and kill people.
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That was my first thought too, but I'd rather lawyer up and ruin his/her career. Then no skin off my back
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She needs to be sacked and receive anger mgt classes.
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She was defo in the wrong, But fair play to that kid for standing up or in his case not standing for something he didn't believe in!
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Yes. If anyone treated my child like that I'd put her in hospital.
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No one should be made to do something against their beliefs , I got into trouble in school cos of it too ! Big Irish Mouth
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I can't believe that B!
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... swear to fk
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Hard to believe I know , cos I'm so ummmm quiet
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You're a sweetheart miss. Honest and straight. I love that about you!
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Freedom means the right NOT to stand and no fear of retaliation from the government (the teacher). Independent thinking, not blind obedience
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Not that it matters what the kid's age is, it hurts even more to see it was an eleven year old. Jesus.
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He's been doing it since 2nd grade... no one said anything until this year.
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That kid has more confidence than I ever did at his age. Good for him!
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This little one has more confidence and bravery than most NFL players. Think on that.
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