Finally! Sagging now criminalized

[Jefferson]

From http://theuspatriot.com/2014/04/09/...t-illegal-to-get-caught-with-your-pants-down/

Louisiana Will Fine Anyone Wearing Saggy Pants

Terrebonne Parish, LA passed a law that makes wearing baggy pants in public illegal, charging $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second offense, and $100 plus mandatory community service for a third offense.

The ordinance, which states that exposing undergarments below the waist is “contrary to safety, health, peace, and good order of the parish and general welfare” has already sparked debate among the Terrebonne community.

“To make laws of governing social differences is a slippery slope to the level of government that we do not allow,” claimed local resident Ida Moore. She is not the only town member who is concerned that the new ruling is a violation of sorts.

Jerome Boykin, the group’s president, however claims that the ban is designed to benefit the people of Terrebonne. “This is not a black issue; this is not a white issues; this is a people issue.”

Some of Boykin’s concern stems from the origin of the trend, “Young men who were in prison who wanted to have sex with other men would send a signal to another man with his pants below his waist.”

Despite the concerns of town members of the legitimacy of the law and whether or not it will work, it looks like it is here to stay for now. Local council Vice Chairman Russell Hornsby suggested that local authorities re-evaluate the baggy pants ban after a year.

 

[patrick jane]

Good for Terrebonne !!

 

[ok doser]

“Young men who were in prison who wanted to have sex with other men would send a signal to another man with his pants below his waist.”

never understood why this trend caught on with young men who weren't fags

perhaps the msm should start referring to them as "fag pants"


spose that'll catch on?

 

[patrick jane]

never understood why this trend caught on with young men who weren't fags

perhaps the msm should start referring to them as "fag pants"


spose that'll catch on?

That or prison pants. Pants, prison style

 

[ok doser]

nah - that gives 'em street cred to the thug population


but they'd drop 'em like a hot potato if they became indelibly linked to homosexuality

 

[Sherman]

​It's a matter of public decency. I always though exposing the underwear to be indecent.

 

[ok doser]

they don't wear just any old underwear - there's whole fashion lines built around fancy boxer shorts - and they wear briefs under those

 

[patrick jane]

nah - that gives 'em street cred to the thug population


but they'd drop 'em like a hot potato if they became indelibly linked to homosexuality

Yep, Fag Pants it is

 

[Crucible]

Sagging pants came from criminals having become used to wearing the prison gear which often were too big with no belts. It also served as a sign that they had done hard time as to be more intimidating.

Of course, that was then. Now it's just dumb.

 

[Buzzword]

Does the criminal justice system not have better things to do than patrol the buttocks of citizens?
We weren't content to demand that schools raise our children for us, so now we're turning to lawmakers and police to do the job?


Seriously, this is Archie Bunker-level stupid legislation.
Especially since it gives law enforcement even MORE reason to unnecessarily target young black males.

 

[theophilus]

I can't imagine anyone thinks they can legislate fashion.

???

 

[rexlunae]

Because the wholesome white folks of Louisiana will be scandalized if they see underwear. Ridiculous.

 

[WizardofOz]

Dumb style, dumber law.

Are they going to measure skirts and spaghetti strap width too? :hammer:

 

[Crucible]

Does the criminal justice system not have better things to do than patrol the buttocks of citizens?
We weren't content to demand that schools raise our children for us, so now we're turning to lawmakers and police to do the job?


Seriously, this is Archie Bunker-level stupid legislation.
Especially since it gives law enforcement even MORE reason to unnecessarily target young black males.

I personally find it to be bit nitpicking, but at the same time, some places get tired of the consistent glorification of the gang and criminal mindset.

And those such as yourself make it entirely about race, as always
That race card has got to be flaking at the edges by now.

 

[WizardofOz]

That race card has got to be flaking at the edges by now.

Much like your man card :deadhorse:

 

[annabenedetti]

Does the criminal justice system not have better things to do than patrol the buttocks of citizens?
We weren't content to demand that schools raise our children for us, so now we're turning to lawmakers and police to do the job?


Seriously, this is Archie Bunker-level stupid legislation.
Especially since it gives law enforcement even MORE reason to unnecessarily target young black males.

I don't see how a law like this could be constitutional. Sounds to me like a way to give cops an excuse to stop someone.

 

[annabenedetti]

Finally! Sagging now criminalized

You mean you've been waiting?

 

[Crucible]

Much like your man card :deadhorse:

 

[Crucible]

I don't see how a law like this could be constitutional. Sounds to me like a way to give cops an excuse to stop someone.

Cops don't need an excuse to stop someone. 'Probable cause' is a joke.

 

[drbrumley]

Hey, let's make another law...We have nothing better to do. Now your a criminal for wearing baggy pants...amazing...