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I think the problem is that people are so busy looking for the "RACIAL" aspect that they don't see reality. This legislation is not specifically an "attack" on the young black male, but a regulation of what is acceptable in society. I, as an upstanding, productive citizen of this country, should not be ASSAULTED and insulted EVERY time I walk out the door by seeing some young man, black or white, with his pants to his knees! WHAT ABOUT ME?! What about MY rights? While it may appear to be a "regulation on fashion," I think it is serving a greater good.
Take a look back at fashion over the years. Lots of fashion trends have come and gone: Cross Colours, 8 Ball Jackets, Bell Bottoms, biker shorts with the neon stripe down the side, leg warmers, big a** Africa emblems around the neck, airbrush jeans, jumpers with one shoulder unhooked, etc. (NOTE: If you are still wearing any of these things, sorry if I offended you. However, we might need to talk after this post....) These trends have all faded into fond memories. However, this sagging pants thing has gotten worse and worse. In fact, I have seen several young men, including one last night, whose pants were (SERIOUSLY) buckled about one inch above his knee! It's ridulous....
Lastly, I think that the notion that parents should be the first line of defense holds little to no merit in today's society. Many of today's parents are NOT our parents. We need to keep that in mind. We are talking about kids who are 15, their parents are 27, and their grandparents are 40. If your daddy AND your grandfather dresses like you do, from where are you to draw your example? Most of these young men are raised by the hood and know nothing better. This foolishness must be controlled somehow.
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