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Originally posted by jfj123
Since some people don't think clothes can be distracting, why not allow anyone to wear anything they want in school? How about a t-shirt that has a racist saying?
Originally posted by theendisnear69
so when people are in class they are thinking about other kids clothes
Originally posted by scientist
Originally posted by jfj123
Since some people don't think clothes can be distracting, why not allow anyone to wear anything they want in school? How about a t-shirt that has a racist saying?
just for the record, im not against banning baggy pants in school.
what im against are ignorant, slanderous words against people who prefer a certain fashion over another.
it's like being called stupid because you like a certain type of music, that obviously anyone with "decorum" wouldn't like.
Originally posted by theendisnear69
reply to post by jfj123
hahaha I don't know how long ago you were in school but nowadays most teenagers wear "different" clothing so it is not a big deal to other kids now. My hair is certainly a distraction. Maybe for a couple minutes but come on, do you seriously think that us teenagers are so weakminded as to not be able to do our schoolwork because the kid sitting next to us looks different?
The Senate passed a bill on Thursday to prevent students from wearing low-hung pants that show their underwear.
It passed 28-11, with some interesting alliances. Those who voted against talked about several reasons, from not wanting to micro-manage school districts to not wanting to over-legislate dress codes.
Originally posted by jfj123
Originally posted by theendisnear69
reply to post by jfj123
I have no problem with people wanting to be individuals. Keep in mind though, that your mind is what makes you an individual, not your clothes.
If you want to dress a certain way or even put tattoos on your face, that is your right but it will have consequences throughout life.
I agree that it has consequences. But when your a teenager thats probably the only time in your life to be able to dress outrageously, because as I grow up I'm probably gonna look back and say wow those clothes are stupid what was I thinking.
They should not take something away from kids that they can only get away with once in their lives. Were just having fun. Were just trying to find our way in the world and yes clothes are part of that stage.
State Sen. Gary Siplin is no longer a felon.
The 5th District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach reversed the Orlando Democrat's 2006 grand-theft conviction and ruled that he can't be retried for the crime, according to a decision released Friday.
The three-judge panel also sent the senator's misdemeanor conviction -- using state employees to work on his campaign -- back to the lower court, where the state can elect to try him again. Prosecutors on Friday had not decided what their next move will be.
Originally posted by Lowtoc
What about women wearing really tight clothing? why do we only have to pick on one style? why don't we just ban all clothing that is suggestive and indecent?
Then maybe we wouldn't be having this fight and we can become more of a peon who lets the government live for us
why do you think that someone should tell me how to live? what do you care? why should it concern you? just because I wear my clothes a certain way does not mean I am a bad person.
I'm asking nicely for people to not make Direct personal attacks.
I'm not picking on you for the way you dress so leave me be.
The criminal case was started after several Channel 9 investigations focused on Siplin. He's charged with paying employees to work on his re-election campaign in 2004.
Siplin turned himself into the Polk County jail late Monday afternoon and bonded out. Before that, Siplin made a dramatic exit from his office Monday. Even for a politician who has become known for some unusual behavior, it was jaw-dropping.
Siplin scaled a chain-link fence behind his senate office in Pine Hills and jumped into a waiting car. Just an hour and a half before, State Attorney Lawson Lamar announced a third-degree felony charge of grand theft had been filed against Siplin, as well as a misdemeanor of using services of officers or employees. He apparently was trying to avoid being seen by Channel 9 cameras waiting at his office.
Originally posted by jfj123
Originally posted by scientist
just for the record, im not against banning baggy pants in school.
Are you for it?
Originally posted by jfj123
what im against are ignorant, slanderous words against people who prefer a certain fashion over another.
Since this is a remark toward me, why not be specific about it?
Originally posted by jfj123
stupid for thinking it's acceptable to have your butt hanging out in public. This is obviously against societal norms in many countries
Originally posted by jfj123
people who choose to dress with their pants passed their butts and their UNDERwear hanging out, should not expect people to take them very seriously in some forums such as the business world.
Originally posted by scientist
Originally posted by jfj123
people who choose to dress with their pants passed their butts and their UNDERwear hanging out, should not expect people to take them very seriously in some forums such as the business world.
ironically, I know more than a few professionals in the business world that make over six figures, and wear baggy pants wherever they go, instead of worrying about who might be criticizing them. If you feel smarter because your clothes are conservative, more power to you. Just realize it's an ego thing, there is no real correlation between the character of a person, and what they look like. Next let's dismiss anyone with tattered clothing as morons, shall we? They obviously are too dumb to realize how dumb they look wearing ill-fitting and/or stained clothes.