• Son_of_Macha@lemmy.cafe
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    Americans think it’s normal to pledge allegiance to a flag in school, they thank people for “their service” Indoctrination has been happening the whole time and it works.

      • sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz
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        10 hours ago

        I had a two exchange students from Germany one time. I, and a couple students, stood up for the pledge of allegiance. I asked the German students if the whole thing felt a little Heil-ish. They both sighed and nodded, they told me they had talked about it, but didn’t want to bring it up and make things awkward.

        And I don’t think anyone should say “thank you for your service” to mercenaries.

    • NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world
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      I don’t do either of those things anymore. I barely want to stand for the national anthem. Our military worship in this country is basically taken on a cult like energy.