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It's time for a mental health day. So, congregate this, I cut class, you cut class, he, she, it cuts class.

I was in debate, and the new kid stood up for what he believed today. Everyone was told to take a seat and take out their books, but David stayed up. This is how class was:
Mr. Neck: Mr. Pertrakis, take your seat please.
David: If this class is debating, then, any student has a right to say what’s on his mind.
Mr. Neck: I decide who gets to talk in here, Mr. Petrakis.
David: You need to open the debate. You can’t just close it cause it’s not going your way.
Mr. Neck: Watch me! Take your seat Mr. Petrakis!
David: The constitution does not recognize different levels of citizenship based upon the time spent in the country. As a citizen and a student, I’m protesting the tone of this lesson as racist, intolerant, and xenaphobic.
Mr. Neck: Sit your butt in that chair Mr. Petrakis! And watch your mouth! I try to get this debate going and you people turn it into a race thing. Sit down Mr. Petrakis or you’re going to go down to the principal’s office!
Then he picked up his stuff and left. David Petrakis is my new hero.