Moment of Silence

Try being from the south. Down here, in the middle of the bible belt, we had to take a full minute. I used to be the only one (literally) NOT praying, which actually got me in an argument with a few people. Down here, that IS what the moment of silence is for. They may not flat out say that, but it's one of those things thats just understood. Thats just what you do. Theres no assuming thats what the damned thing is for, it just is.
Personally, I usually didn't care one way or the other. Hell, it's only a minute anyway. One damn minute of your life on a daily basis is not going to kill you. It may seem outrageous, but honestly, is it really that big of a deal? It's like ordering at McDonalds and having to wait a few extra minute for them to make fries. Is the wait REALLY that damn horrible? Do you Really have to make that big of a fuckin' deal about it? Not really, but people do anyway.
I realize what your saying, Token, it is the principal of the matter. It's kind of obnoxious to me as well(it always was), but look at it this way. That's one less minute you have to sit through some dumbass lecture about <insert topic here>. Depending on the teacher, that alone can be something to pray about!

Jam it back in, in the dark.