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[garganteren]

I wanted to make sure everyone knows: I'm boycotting all my classes. No matter what.

I don't agree with the mission of this school, and I'm being held here against my will! So I'm officially on strike in protest of your unjust policies!

[It's true, as was pointed out to him: if he's protesting, he should let everyone know about it!

He's still not sure about the hunger strike part of his plan, as he needs to eat a lot. But he boycotted Thanksgiving, so that's a start.]

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[thirdarrow]

What is the reason?

[garganteren]

I don't want to be brainwashed, for one thing.

How can I trust what someone teaches if I don't trust them?

[thirdarrow]

[ Fine words coming from someone already brainwashed. ]

You already are.

Do you hold no curiosity about the world, young man?

[garganteren]

No, I'm not! Maybe you're the one who's brainwashed.

Sure I do, but I can learn about it for myself!

[thirdarrow]

You do not even know me. Why do you believe you have the right to invalidate my own experiences? I can be protesting too, for all you know.

Without knowledge, all you will do is get yourself killed.

[garganteren]

You don't know me, and you said the exact same thing I said! So you're invalidating my experiences, then. You've been invalidating me this whole time.

If you want to protest, then I support your right to do that as an American! But you didn't say you were.

I said I wanted knowledge but I'd find it for myself! I don't need to depend on anyone.

[thirdarrow]

I know all about you, Eren. I have your records.

[ Yes. This is a teacher. ]

And how are you going to survive? Show me that you are intelligent enough to be practical.

[garganteren]

[Oh. He didn't realize this was a teacher. Maybe he would know who the teachers were if he went to class.]

I don't care what you think you know, you don't know anything about me!

I know all about surviving. I can live off the land. I'll find a way.

[At least survivalism is one area in which his education wasn't deficient!]

I'm so sorry about the mistake oh my god OTL

[thirdarrow]

Is that so? Enlighten me, then. Tell me of your cause.

Do try not to steal anyone's property, by the way.

oh no, it's okay! Sorry about the confusion!

[garganteren]

What I mean is you can't get to know people from records about them. But I'm a member of the Friends of Humanity. I believe in protecting humanity!

I'm not a thief. I know how to live off the land. And I'd go back to my parents.

[Even though he was removed from their custody by court order!]

[thirdarrow]

Protecting humanity from what, exactly?

Even if your parents want you dead?

Is it okay to say this thread is private?

[garganteren]

From the powerful mutants who want to wipe them out.

That's none of your business! They want what's best for me, and I'm a danger to humanity.

of course! I assumed it was OTL

[thirdarrow]

Do you have any proof for your statements?

What a selfless child you are. Have you thought of what you want to do with your life?

Ha ha, I just wanted to make sure!

[garganteren]

They already attack humans. And there's that Mutant Liberation Front. And the mutant country. And the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood said things like that. They murdered the president!

That's right. I want to do what's best for humanity.

sorry about the mixup again OTL OTL

[thirdarrow]

That is a fallacy. You are overgeneralizing. At least put some thought into your arguments.

And yet, you are not a human. How do you know of what is best for humanity, if you are not even one?

no, don't worry about it! it's cool.

[garganteren]

It's not a fallacy, I gave specific examples. I didn't say all mutants. I'm talking about the dangerous ones. And the ones who have committed acts of terrorism on American soil! It's proof that there are powerful mutants who see humans as the enemy. You can read it in any newspaper. I think about this all the time!

I know what my family wants. And you can help someone even if you're different.

[thirdarrow]

But the causes you support dictate all mutants. Might you want to suggest your specific examples to them? That may make more people receptive to your view.

Do you only care about America, Eren?

[garganteren]

You shouldn't generalize either! Not all the Friends of Humanity feel the same! I used to argue with people back home, too.

No. I love America, but I care about all humanity. I'm using my own country as an example since I know it best.

[thirdarrow]

[ Hm. Then this boy is not as dimwitted as he shows to be. ]

So you do not care about mutants?

[garganteren]

Of course I care about mutants! I care about the dangerous ones being regulated and controlled! So that more people don't have to die while their killers are never caught! The new law isn't perfect, but someone has to do something.

[thirdarrow]

[ My, my. ]

What an interesting child you are. Hang on to your stubbornness all you want - stupidity will not get you anywhere.

But of course, if death is what you seek, then I suppose I cannot stop you.

[garganteren]

You calling me stupid isn't going to get you anywhere. I don't care what names people call me.

More people should be willing to give up everything for their beliefs.

[thirdarrow]

You are mistaken. I am not calling you anything. I am merely stating the truth.

[ The problem with teaching gifted students is that one loses the delicate touch needed to deal with kids who possess lesser intellectual capacity. ]