Random thoughts post 'em

[Ziggy and Angelbaby]

I started sitting down during the pledge of allegiance. But for some dumb reason, my teacher made me stand during the moment of silence.

I wasn't permitted to remain seated for any part of the pledge of allegiance. My teacher must've spotted me sitting the one time, because some douche was later brought in to explain how I ought to - or was allowed to - behave during it.

People talk about showing respect towards your flag and country out of appreciation for the freedoms you enjoy, but apparently you don't have the freedom not to appreciate those freedoms... Or something. I'd have thought that sitting down and ignoring things was quite fittingly American; we're a nation of butts-in-seats.