Every word of this is true. I got called a commie in 5th grade, and was trapped in a classroom with four other kids who chased me around the room. I was able to escape, and immediately went to the principals office to tell him. His reaction: Well, why didnt you salute the flag? Growing up as a witness ruined my life in ways Im still finding out, and trying to deal with. No kid should ever have to go through this.