Defending the Truth

Originally Posted by pensacola_niceman

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Originally Posted by Katczinsky

But if I'm not mistaken, the law specifically outlaws baggy pants. I don't think it even extends the legal definition of indecent exposure. If the latter were true then you would get a lot of pissed-off campaign funds donors and lobbyists that represent companies that advertise underwear or otherwise have half-naked people in their product/advertisement (including the music industry, fashion industry, among others).

I think it's a good point that racism and sexism has a lot to do with it (if not, then 'culturism"?). Because if I'm not mistaken, lawmakers are being disgusted when they see rap city culture exposing their underwear but when pretty Maryjane is posing half-naked for her photoshoot to be posted on a huge 20 foot-high billboard, or when Martha can expose her cleavage or her bikini line in her skimpy outfit, they see nothing wrong with that.

In the end I'd be surprised if this actually becomes law. This is something I'd expect from the Taliban or Iran. Not the United States.

Originally Posted by nuttyjoe

Now, I agree with Katcz. I think this proposal does unfairly target the youth and probably because it is thought that the wearing of the baggy pants (especially with young Blacks) is indicative of a gangbanger. To be effective, and not to target any one such group would be extremely difficult. The next time you need a plumber at your home to fix something; can they not be in violance of this rule? Why not? We joke about a plumber's crack incessantly. So then, what would be the guidelines, then? The showing of too much underwear? Do we not have advertisements on billboards, in print media, and on television that show men (and women) in their underwear without outer clothing at all? How about Victoria's Secret?

Originally Posted by pensacola_niceman

Victoria's Secret is OK because the models are all attractive women. With young black men it is not OK.

Originally Posted by nuttyjoe

I know that was a joke, but the actual point is: we seem to be in another set of double standards. This is what is eating the core of America away; in many different forms. What is allowed for one is not allowed for the other.

Originally Posted by pensacola_niceman

That was kind of the point of the thread to begin with. Baggy pants should be outlawed on only certain people.

Originally Posted by nuttyjoe

But why should it be that we should even think about ruling on what Blacks can wear? Not all Blacks are gangbangers or drug dealers. what I don't get is how this is even taken seriously. Who even introduced this proposal?

Originally Posted by pensacola_niceman

It's mostly young black men who embrace this style of clothing. As such, it is easily associated with gangbangers, drug dealing, and drive-by shootings. It is unfortunate that many blacks are viewed in this way; however, the high crime rate among inner-city blacks does seem to support this notion in many people's minds. The bottom line is that a law banning baggy shorts will target far more black people than any other ethnic group.