New York senator pushing the "stop the sag" Campaign. Speculation is that the trend was started in prison which may in fact be true but the whole campaigning is a little bit absurd. I feel like this the trend has gotten a little out of hand especially when some folks practically are wearing shorts as knee braces, however as simple as this sounds its a hip hop culture that in my opinion could be revised a little, but never really taken away totally either. Is it not a constitutional right to wear what you want.
Zachary "ZIGG" Francis
POS 2001
Monday 11pm
Taking pride in your culture is one thing but dressing disrespectfully is another, so how far is too far? It is an individual's right to dress as he/she wishes however in certain situations repercussions do exist without any laws having to be passed. For example, walking into an interview whether it's for an internship, an education related matter, or a job, entering with extremely low, sagging pants is surely going to leave a negative impression on the interviewer whose acceptance was trying to be won over. Is it not punishment enough to lose out on certain opportunities due to poor judgment in attire? In work environments as well as schools nation wide, dress codes are implied for these exact reasons, to avoid tasteless appearances in order to focus the attention on the task at hand as opposed to one's outfit. I do not think it is necessary to enforce any further punishments for those who choose to take this path, for they will learn a lesson in the long run whether they are being disciplined by an authoritative figure in the school system, punished by a boss, or even reprimanded by a parent. We can only hope that the pants will begin to rise.
ReplyDeleteRachel Hoolahan POS2001 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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ReplyDeleteI believe that the "trend" has gotten way out of hand. But, look back on pictures from the 70's, 80's, and even 90's, things are constantly changing. We can only hope that these people will get tired of having to reach down to their calves in order to get their wallet.
ReplyDeleteAshley Carey
POS 2001
Tuesday 7pm
One of the beauties of the American ideal is that people can express themselves. Be it artistically,or methodically, we are afforded opportunities, within reason, that fosters our unique and diverse culture. Saying that, common decency should rule the day when everyday citizens having to be subjected to crude displays of fashion. Be it low hanging pants, or extreme haute coture,there is a time and a place for everything. Our city streets, shopping centers, and parks, places where children, our children would be, shouldn't be subjected to what has been reduced to displays of vulgarity in an effort to shock or one-up someone. It has no place in everyday America and should be regulated, but not omitted.
ReplyDeleteSamuel Watkins
POS 2001
Tuesday 7PM
I think that any law based on the level of your pants is crazy. I dont think the trend has gotten way out of control, if anything i think i've seen less of it in the past year or two. Yeah i guess some people might be offended or somthing by it but people wear all kinds of crazy clothes. I mean goth kids kinda freak me out somtimes with the way they dress but i dont think there should be a law against it.
ReplyDeleteMax Kruse
POS2001
Tues. 7pm
Clothing attire is a form of freedom of expression, however I think this trend can also be classifed as indicent exposure as well. Its distracting, sloppy and only causes judgement in the eyes of the beholder. But you can't just change something that is so widely accepted and sold in that fashion. You can only hope the fad will fade, because rallying political campaigns and making laws agianst certain clothing, when so many styles of clothing (especially with women) are "indecent" is just silly. There are much more serious issues out there that need to be dealt with.
ReplyDeleteMary Earnhart
POS2001
7pm
Omaris Colston
ReplyDeletePOS 2001
Tuesday 7pm
I agree with you it is a hip hop culture that could be revised a little but could never every be taken away. Clothing is a freedom of expression that starts certain trends.