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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

if being part of the state requires mandatory public schooling, and that mandatory participation has changed in 40 years to become more violent and bloody, and the state won't protect those required to be there, then those honors need to be spoken to at graduation.

The world has changed in US schools dramatically. I think that we need to let those affected be part of a highly visible group that could incite change in the future. What a voting block to appeal to for change.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago

I was just making a joke about how common school shootings tragically are ✌️

[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I believe that they were joking that nearly every student survives one

[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

But it would also create a social group for recognizing how many people have had to experience one.

I mean ... as a US citizen I have been more well informed by the media about US soybean farmers than the demographic "survived a school shooting".