They were serious and willing to defend it too.
Actually, it ties:
Me: So you're saying that if I had lied and said I was sick and stayed home today, I would get in less trouble than be being late 5 minutes with a note?
Him: Yes
Me: Isn't that kind of stupid?
Him: But you live it a democracy, it's your right to make that choice
Now I'm debating my reaction between
a) commenting "Wow, how non sequitur"
b) "Wow, you mean minors finally got their rights. Sh!t, I should tell my parents"
c) "So can I leave now?"
d) give confused look
Actually, it ties:
Me: So you're saying that if I had lied and said I was sick and stayed home today, I would get in less trouble than be being late 5 minutes with a note?
Him: Yes
Me: Isn't that kind of stupid?
Him: But you live it a democracy, it's your right to make that choice
Now I'm debating my reaction between
a) commenting "Wow, how non sequitur"
b) "Wow, you mean minors finally got their rights. Sh!t, I should tell my parents"
c) "So can I leave now?"
d) give confused look