Barbershop Buzz: Should we ban saggy pants?
By Terrence Romney
The GRIO
11:45 AM on 05/12/2011
The Florida legislature passed a bill last week banning saggy pants in the state's public schools, punishing students who show their underwear or "butt crack."
The sponsors of the bill, state Senator Gary Siplin (D-Orlando) and state Rep. Hazelle Rogers (D-Lauderdale Lakes) are black. Some critics have questioned whether this new bill -- if signed into law by the governor -- would promoted racial profiling.
We hit the barbershop and asked: Is it fair for a law to dictate what public school children can wear? Do you think this style of clothing is associated with a negative image? Do you think a like like this promotes racial profiling?
Tune in and see what the folks at the barbershop had to say!
The GRIO
11:45 AM on 05/12/2011
The Florida legislature passed a bill last week banning saggy pants in the state's public schools, punishing students who show their underwear or "butt crack."
The sponsors of the bill, state Senator Gary Siplin (D-Orlando) and state Rep. Hazelle Rogers (D-Lauderdale Lakes) are black. Some critics have questioned whether this new bill -- if signed into law by the governor -- would promoted racial profiling.
We hit the barbershop and asked: Is it fair for a law to dictate what public school children can wear? Do you think this style of clothing is associated with a negative image? Do you think a like like this promotes racial profiling?
Tune in and see what the folks at the barbershop had to say!
Although I detest saggin' pants, I don't think that banning them is the responsibility of any local, state, or federal govt. This to me isn't racial profiling, but a matter of what is deemed good grooming. The people of the community need to come together and discuss not pass laws about things that they don't like or don't understand. Communication is key here to get understanding. An for the record, my son better "not never' let me see him wearing his pants in such manner! ~ha