Below is a citated artical from Fox.com
Threwout the artical I will talk in italics on sections in which I feel are nessasary.
"For those of you who are challenged in the fitted pants department, it may be time to invest in a belt, as some parts of Louisiana are criminalizing the act of getting caught “with your pants down” — literally.
Three towns and parishes in the Pelican State have just passed an “anti-sagging” or baggy pants law; three others are currently considering the same ban. No, this is not a joke. I’d like to believe that the good people of Louisiana are more focused on rebuilding their communities than cracking down on belly bearing pants, but apparently this is a hot button issue for some Cajun counties.
The baggy pants ordinance makes it illegal for anyone to wear clothes that reveal their underwear or dress in a manner “not becoming to his or her sex.” (Yeah, talk about bra straps) The prime targets of the law are young men-(That Hurts)-who wear sagging pants that often reveal their under britches. The rationale behind this ordinance? These family townships are responding to complaints from “decent families and communities”-(Stuck-ups?) that believe these belt-less boys are disrespecting their elders-(Wooow, All along...)-, and furthermore, that this behavior represents a lack of parental supervision-(That's a plus, referring to my point of ageism and peer control). Yikes! Talk about a nanny state-(Talk about it, I can say that again)-. Let’s face it — most of us are going to have some saggy parts at some time-(True)-. What’s next, criminalizing those pushing maximum density that “defy the laws of physics in spandex?” That is certainly not becoming to one’s sex! You’re probably thinking that even if someone is busted by the pants police-(Nice)-, the most an offender will receive is a slap on the butt-(Gloves please)- since our country has more pressing issues at hand (such as war, immigration and Katrina reconstruction). But sadly, you’d be mistaken. Violators in some parishes face up to six months in jail coupled with a $500 fine for underwear exposure-(Mistaken? We all knew the south needed money, but not in a tortious way, talk about the Dirty-South)-. However, some areas are choosing to punish first offenders with a fine and community service.-(This shits getting outta hand)- After reading about this new ordinance, I am relieved that my brother outgrew (or grew out) his baggy jeans phase or my family and I would be constantly bailing him out of jail and likely going broke in the process. Paul Baier, a law professor at Louisiana State University, said the ordinance is too vague and therefore unconstitutional. Not surprisingly (and rightfully so), the American Civil Liberties Union had some words on the matter. “It’s just so stupid. It’s idiotic with all the challenges and problems facing us in Louisiana right now,” remarked Vincent Booth, President and Executive Director of the Louisiana branch of the ACLU. And, in my favorite line, Booth says the ordinance could also be discriminatory. “Would they selectively enforce it against 17 year old hip hoppers but not against plumbers?”-(Talk about favoritism, that's some average shit JOE)- Good point! What happened to our First Amendment right to freedom of speech and expression?-(Says you shall not contradict The Constitution)-It’s unconstitutional to dictate-(Hate dictaters, oh that's a job?)-how low my pants go because the government has no “compelling interest” in determining the bagginess or sagginess of my trousers-(Well maybe they do, how low, literally-statice-US). Joe Cook, another member of the Louisiana branch of the ACLU, chimed in and said this kind of law “infringes on young people’s freedom of expression and their privacy rights.” Under the zone of privacy, we have the right to be “let alone.”-(Thanks Joe, I'll use that one and get suspended, talk about hell on Earth for a minoridy) Without flinching, LaFource council member Lindel Toups (a member of one of the parishes enacting the law) proposed a test to determine what constitutes saggy pants: Have the wearer raise his or her arms and if the pants fall down, you’ve broken the ordinance. So let me get this straight — Louisiana police officers are now required to add the job of “measuring the gap between a subject’s pants and shirt to their duties,” which in Louisiana includes patrolling the second worst highways in the country and investigating the second highest number of alcohol related accidents? Even high schools are more tolerant of individual differences. Legislatures in Virginia and Texas attempted to enact similar ordinances but ceased action after learning their communities vehemently opposed the law. My thoughts: I think the ladies and gentleman of Louisiana need to shift their attention away from the seams of our pants and leave charm school to parents. Additionally, until our senators can keep their own pants on, they should not be telling us how to wear ours!-(Cough, cough-Bill..I mean,..-Clinton...) ...I've said all I need to say for now... Feel free to comment Thanks
Jerral Le'Ron Carlsen
01/18/09
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