Yeh, but on the other hand, you can't believe NOT standing up to recite some words, causes this much hassle. The teacher was so disturbed by his action not to stand, that she thought it wise to chat bollox with the kid for an 1hr and a 1/2, because he didn't stand for a recital of words, for which most have agreed isn't really that important jus respectful, so if it's no big deal if you stand up, why would you all turn and point the finger at some1 sitting? So you're honestly paying ure debt to those that died, or even paying respect to those around you, by saying a time old expression? and you respect em sooooo much, ure gonna stand for em!
All I'm saying is, it's kind of wierd, how that is deemed as something respectful to do, compared to the debt you owe.