I cannot believe the Meridian City Council passed the "baggy pants" ordinance. How can they legally do this?
I admit I don't like the look of the people who wear their pants practically around their knees. I think it looks stupid. I also think mohawks and purple hair look stupid, but it's not against the law and they have every right to wear it that way.
There is something called the Constitution that gives Americans the right to do these things. When the government starts telling us how we have to dress we are no longer a free country.
To me, people who burn an American flag are the lowest of the low, but because we are a free country, they have the right to do that. It's why our soldiers have fought in many wars — to ensure that the United States stays free.
It was stated at the city council meeting that some parents had brought up the fact they did not like the way their children dressed. Well, guess what, you are the parent. You are responsible for your children, not the city council. The woman that addressed the council had it right — it starts at home.
My daughter saw some dolls she wanted at the store and I didn't think they were appropriate for her age, so I told her no. She put on her pouty face and said "please, please, please, mommy!" I still said no, because I am the parent and she is the child. I know what is best for her.
The point being, we may not like how it looks, but as long as no "skin" is showing it's not illegal, just bad taste.
Kudos to Dr. Thomas for voting no on this. It seems he is the only one that gets it!
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