The Clarion-Ledger
March 26, 2008
Anonymous
This article examines a proposal by a Jackson, Mississippi councilman to ban saggy pants. The first offense would be considered a warning, the second a $25 fine, the third a $50 fine, and every fine after that would be $100. It says the proposal defines saggy pants, as "any pant below the waistline that exposes one's underwear." The author first says that many feel that this is a racist action; however, the author then identifies that the councilman who proposed it is a black younger man. The article is very unbiased, and its main purpose is to inform people of this new action taking place. On the website where this is posted you are able to comment, this article has received multiple comments because it is such a heated issue there. It shows just how prevalant racial issues still are in today's society.
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I could see why this might be offensive to some people. But I also think this law would be infringing on our rights. As long as no body parts are revealed, I don't see a problem with saggy pants.
I think that this is a very hypocritical proposal and I totally disagree. I think that if someone wheres there clothes differently that does not give us the power to fine them or tell them what they can and can not wear. This completely goes against or personal liberties and comprimises the constitution. What were to happen next if this law goes through? Would everyone be banned from wearing a certain color or a certain hat? I think you get the point.
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