Positive Liberty

A federal judge has ruled that Riveria Beach, Florida’s, baggy pants ban is unconstitutional.

Somebody help me,” said Palm Beach Circuit Judge Paul Moyle, before giving his decision.
“We’re not talking about exposure of buttocks. No! We’re talking about someone who has on pants whose underwear are apparently visible to a police officer who then makes an arrest and the basis is he’s then held overnight, no bond.”

Never fear, though. The moralists aren’t giving up. Dallas and Atlanta are both reportedly considering such bans. And the police chief of Pine Lawn, Missouri, where at least 17 baggy pants tickets have been issued, is pleased with his town’s sartorial statute.

It is working in our community…When the children walk the streets now it seems like they look more like children now instead of their appearance making them look like thugs.

With economic hell allegedly breaking loose, and a never ending war on terrorism, it’s a relief to know that our cities are focused on the critical issues of our times.

It boils down to this: I’d much rather live in a world where young people dress like fools, than in a world where government has abrogated the right to determine how any of us dress.