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Don't let them tell us what to wear.
Fashion police
Allie Jackson
Issue date: 10/9/07 Section: Opinion
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Allie Jackson
Contibuting Writer
There seems to be a new concern amongst the councilmen and women in Atlanta and the issue in review might be something that would interest you as a college student.
Baggy pants.
There is an amendment in process sponsored by city councilman C.T. Martin that states that sagging pants are an "epidemic" which is becoming a "major concern," not just in Atlanta, but throughout the country.
If this ordinance is passed in the state of Georgia it would ban people from wearing sagging pants that show their underwear, women from showing the strap of their thong beneath their pants, women from wearing sports bras in public and also women from showing their bra strap. Those found guilty of the violation could be charged with a hefty fine.
The law is being categorized in the same portion of the city code that outlaws things such as exposure or fondling of genitals and sex in public places. The proposal is meant to bring conversation to the people of Georgia in order to devise a solution. Well, here is what I have to say about it.
First of all, don't quote me on this because I don't know for sure the ages of the city council members, but I'm willing to bet none of them are in their 20's or younger. The issue of age is a huge one, and I don't believe it should be in the hands of our state to tell us what we should or shouldn't put on in the morning, especially when half of those people are probably 20 or 30 years older than us and still wear their pants on what they call their "true waist," which is pretty much just beneath the nipple line.
Secondly, Plumbers have had this issue since before I was born and no one has ever deemed it a "major concern" as far as I know, before. And there are many plumbers who should probably take the initiative to pull up their pants, with or without the law in place.
If there must be a line drawn then where will it be drawn? Will I be fined if I'm in a gym working out, or outdoors playing tennis with only a sports bra and shorts on? Or, what about the times I don't even realize my bra strap is showing? Don't get me wrong, I agree with dressing conservatively and I wouldn't wear these types of clothes to begin with. I just don't think it's up to our government to tell us what we can and can't wear.
If this law is passed will they then move on to how long skirts should be, which might not be a bad thing for people like Brittney Spears. Or what about women nursing their babies in public? It feels as if we're being robbed, one right at a time.
It's time for young people to step up and start fighting for their rights. Quit allowing others to make every decision for you and start making your voice heard. The Atlanta city council currently has a poll on their website asking who believes baggy pants should be banned and who does not. Will you let your voice be heard, or would you rather someone tell you what to wear?
Visit Web at http://apps.atlantaga.gov/citycouncil/
Contibuting Writer
There seems to be a new concern amongst the councilmen and women in Atlanta and the issue in review might be something that would interest you as a college student.
Baggy pants.
There is an amendment in process sponsored by city councilman C.T. Martin that states that sagging pants are an "epidemic" which is becoming a "major concern," not just in Atlanta, but throughout the country.
If this ordinance is passed in the state of Georgia it would ban people from wearing sagging pants that show their underwear, women from showing the strap of their thong beneath their pants, women from wearing sports bras in public and also women from showing their bra strap. Those found guilty of the violation could be charged with a hefty fine.
The law is being categorized in the same portion of the city code that outlaws things such as exposure or fondling of genitals and sex in public places. The proposal is meant to bring conversation to the people of Georgia in order to devise a solution. Well, here is what I have to say about it.
First of all, don't quote me on this because I don't know for sure the ages of the city council members, but I'm willing to bet none of them are in their 20's or younger. The issue of age is a huge one, and I don't believe it should be in the hands of our state to tell us what we should or shouldn't put on in the morning, especially when half of those people are probably 20 or 30 years older than us and still wear their pants on what they call their "true waist," which is pretty much just beneath the nipple line.
Secondly, Plumbers have had this issue since before I was born and no one has ever deemed it a "major concern" as far as I know, before. And there are many plumbers who should probably take the initiative to pull up their pants, with or without the law in place.
If there must be a line drawn then where will it be drawn? Will I be fined if I'm in a gym working out, or outdoors playing tennis with only a sports bra and shorts on? Or, what about the times I don't even realize my bra strap is showing? Don't get me wrong, I agree with dressing conservatively and I wouldn't wear these types of clothes to begin with. I just don't think it's up to our government to tell us what we can and can't wear.
If this law is passed will they then move on to how long skirts should be, which might not be a bad thing for people like Brittney Spears. Or what about women nursing their babies in public? It feels as if we're being robbed, one right at a time.
It's time for young people to step up and start fighting for their rights. Quit allowing others to make every decision for you and start making your voice heard. The Atlanta city council currently has a poll on their website asking who believes baggy pants should be banned and who does not. Will you let your voice be heard, or would you rather someone tell you what to wear?
Visit Web at http://apps.atlantaga.gov/citycouncil/
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