fandomhigh | Civics [Tuesday, February 2, 2017]

Today the class was in the Danger Shop. Why would a civics class need to be there? Because some things needed to be reinforced here.

"A healthy democracy is one where all voices can be heard," Tony said. "Freedom of speech gives citizens the ability to criticize the government without fear of reprisal."

Steve nodded vehemently. "Which is really what the First Amendment means. Not that you can say anything that pops into your head without consequences. Sometimes if you say something dumb, you're gonna get popped in the mouth."

Steve had a lot of experience getting popped in the mouth.

"Not that we encourage you to," goddammit, Steve. He couldn't keep a serious face at this. "Pop someone in the mouth without due cause."

His was a terrible struggle right now. But Tony soldiered on.

"Fascism and people who support the ideals of fascism thrive in a society where their views aren't aggressively countered by the people as a whole."

"I did a lot of that, growing up," Steve said. "Aggressively countering people." Honesty compelled him to add, "And getting punched for it. So today we're going to make sure you know how to throw a punch so you don't break your hand."

"And if you already know how to do that, you can watch this USO video I found." Tony, no.

"What kind of video?" Steve asked suspiciously.

"One about Nazi punching," Tony replied innocently. As he whistled the tune from The Star Spangled Man with the Plan.

Steve glared at him. "You didn't."

Of course he did.

"Enjoy!" Tony said with a bright smile before he could get threatened with harm from his co-teacher.