Being told to stand is just a way of taking away a freedom. The freedom to express yourself in a way that you like. Not just a simple twenty second no biggie, it's is taking away freedom

No, what about being forced to stand even remotely resembles freedom? The flag is supposed to be a sign of nation the freedom which it is proud of. Do we really have freedom if we are made to do anything?

It's a choice. A child being aborted before it's even able to think, feel, or remember anything isn't murder. The abortion saves that child from starting a life where the parents weren't sure if they truly wanted the child.

No, bullying programs just hide the problem by making it more difficult for a bully to bully. If a bully is going to bully they will unless they are confronted individually.

Not all teachers would know how to use a gun or feel confident in their ability to use it.