It's that time of the school year again! As any educator would tell you 'Tis the season for Standardized tests.' Students across the nation are sharpening their number 2 pencils in preparation for their annual bubble tests. But this year students in Huntsville, Alabama have banded together and vowed not to take the tests claiming they are unconstitutional.
Said one student, "The Constitution protects us from self-incrimination. These tests expose a kid's inability to read and write. That's incriminating!"
When asked if he had ever read the Constitution another student told BNN, "No. But I once heard Marilyn Manson talk about it on MTV."
Students plan to hold a series of 'sit down' protests during testing week. They have stocked up for the protests and have purchased large quantities of Doritos and Pepsi. One student plans to bring a portable generator, TV and DSS satellite dish so that the protesters can pass the time watching music videos and soap operas.
When BNN asked one of the parents if she supported the protests she said, "I think that this will be a valuable life experience for my son." Another parent appeared to be unaware of his daughter's plans to participate in the protests and said, "I had no idea she was going to be doing this. That shows you how busy I've been lately." Another parent said, "I think we need to help these kids fight the injustice of these tests and get them an attorney. That will teach those educators not to oppress students!"
School administrators refused to comment on the protests. However, one educator who teaches classes on self-esteem and civil disobedience has promised to give extra credit points to students who participate.
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