A full-page newspaper defends the punishment high school student Darryl George has faced over his hairstyle.

  • captainlezbian@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Isn’t that literally the opposite of freedom. Also of our international reputation. We’re weird and unique and that’s good.

    • A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      Conservative freedom is the freedom to do what they demand you to do, or face repercussions/punishment/violence.

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      9 months ago

      It’s especially ironic coming from Texas. Texas has a strong state identity and individualism is a big part of it.

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      9 months ago

      Amen to that. It’s also anathema to our origins. We’ve always been a country of freaks, rejects, and free spirits. Conformity is unamerican.