Judge Calls Banning Sagging Unconstitutional

After this reading this article, coupled with the recent events of Constitution Day, and the dress code being implemented at our college, I am often wondering, have we gone too far?



I remember back in 1988, when "sagging" became more pervassive to our high school population. It wasn't considered deviant, sinnister, or even lewd. It was just the way most rappers and entertainers that we emulated wore their clothes. It was actually a relief not to be pressured into wearing most of the body conscious clothes that seem to be ubiquitous with most female teenagers.



I think you truly have one phase in your life, when you should get to be carefree--I think the time is nigh! Most of my most remarkable students often sag their pants, wear white tees, or have carved their own fashion niche. Upon leaving college, you'll pretty much have a dress code, either explicit or implicit. Alas, the real world.



That aside, our focus as professors and administrators, is not telling students what to think. But, its providing information, so students may gather their own conclusions. Moreover, our students deserve far more credit, they wouldn't dare take these casual clothes into a work environment.



The attached article is a summary of Judge in Florida's plea that the restriction of dress code is unconstitutional. I found this her rule, to be open and fair. It also has a great deal of forsight, in terms of setting precedents. And as freedoms, are becoming more and more restricted, it was breath of fresh air.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/south/view.bg?articleid=1119789&srvc=rss