Current Events > Shreveport, LA considers repeal of anti-saggy pants law

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brestugo 05/29/19 8:38:35 PM #1:	https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/shreveport-council-to-discuss-saggy-pants-ordinance/2033408352 In 2007 the Shreveport City Council approved a saggy pants ordinance making it illegal to wear pants below the waist. Today a different Shreveport City Council will begin discussing a repeal to that ordinance. Councilwoman Levette Fuller is behind the push to repeal the ordinance. Fuller told KTAL/KMSS "I feel that this ordinance has a disproportionate impact on a subset of the African American community." According to statistics compiled by the Shreveport Police Department at Fuller's request, there have been more than 700 citations for violation of the ordinance since it went into effect. "It gives probable cause to stop a person and detain them for being in breach of that ordinance, but then it creates an opportunity to check for other things," said Fuller. The Council meets today at 3 p.m. in Government Plaza in downtown Shreveport. --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:922541837] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote>https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/shreveport-council-to-discuss-saggy-pants-ordinance/2033408352 In 2007 the Shreveport City Council approved a saggy pants ordinance making it illegal to wear pants below the waist. Today a different Shreveport City Council will begin discussing a repeal to that ordinance. Councilwoman Levette Fuller is behind the push to repeal the ordinance. Fuller told KTAL/KMSS "I feel that this ordinance has a disproportionate impact on a subset of the African American community." According to statistics compiled by the Shreveport Police Department at Fuller's request, there have been more than 700 citations for violation of the ordinance since it went into effect. "It gives probable cause to stop a person and detain them for being in breach of that ordinance, but then it creates an opportunity to check for other things," said Fuller. The Council meets today at 3 p.m. in Government Plaza in downtown Shreveport.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/29/19 8:39:50 PM #2:	I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior. --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:922541875] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote>I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eggcorn 05/29/19 8:40:58 PM #3:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcwXR90Cp8A" data-time=" --- Warning: This post may contain triggering or distressing content. <cite>eggcorn posted [p:922541917] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcwXR90Cp8A" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 05/29/19 8:41:04 PM #4:	brestugo posted... I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior. You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:922541922] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote><cite>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote>I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior.</quote> You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Johnny_Nutcase 05/29/19 8:41:49 PM #5:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4UibL0ylnM" data-time=" --- I've learned that life is one crushing defeat after another... until you just wish Flanders was dead. - Homer Simpson <cite>Johnny_Nutcase posted [p:922541946] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4UibL0ylnM" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/29/19 8:42:03 PM #6:	How is this law not unconstitutional? --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:922541951] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote>How is this law not unconstitutional?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/29/19 8:43:11 PM #7:	Tyranthraxus posted... brestugo posted... I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior. You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it I always wonder if they try to coordinate their underwear with other parts of their wardrobe. --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:922541986] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote>I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior.</quote> You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it</quote> I always wonder if they try to coordinate their underwear with other parts of their wardrobe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeroKelvin 05/29/19 8:44:38 PM #8:	brestugo posted... How is this law not unconstitutional? Seems fair that it could fall under the umbrella of public decency laws. Some of these clowns walk around with their pants all the way down to their knees with all of their underwear exposed (and oftentimes a significant portion of ass too) <cite>ZeroKelvin posted [p:922542040] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote><cite>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote>How is this law not unconstitutional?</quote> Seems fair that it could fall under the umbrella of public decency laws. Some of these clowns walk around with their pants all the way down to their knees with all of their underwear exposed (and oftentimes a significant portion of ass too)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 05/29/19 8:46:29 PM #9:	Tyranthraxus posted... brestugo posted... I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior. You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it true; regardless its their choice, or should be. --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:922542108] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote>I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior.</quote> You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it</quote> true; regardless its their choice, or should be.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/29/19 8:49:56 PM #10:	spudger posted... Tyranthraxus posted... brestugo posted... I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior. You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it true; regardless its their choice, or should be. This seems like a clear 4th Amendment violation (right to privacy/unreasonable search & seizure). Again I'm no fan of sagging pants but there is no national dress code last I checked. --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:922542217] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote><cite>spudger posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote>I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior.</quote> You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it</quote> true; regardless its their choice, or should be.</quote> This seems like a clear 4th Amendment violation (right to privacy/unreasonable search & seizure). Again I'm no fan of sagging pants but there is no national dress code last I checked.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jedisamurai 05/29/19 8:50:00 PM #11:	Well personally I wouldn't mind never seeing it again....and the rest of what I think about it would almost surely hurt someones wittle feelings around here and be modded. <cite>jedisamurai posted [p:922542218] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote>Well personally I wouldn't mind never seeing it again....and the rest of what I think about it would almost surely hurt someones wittle feelings around here and be modded.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/29/19 9:00:46 PM #12:	https://www.ksla.com/story/20049069/its-official-caddo-bans-sagging-pants/ According to the ordinance: It will be illegal for anyone to appear in public wearing pants below the waist, exposing the skin or undergarments. * Anyone who is caught by law enforcement officers breaking the law will be given a ticket and a summons to appear in court. A violation is not grounds for arrest or for a full search of the person cited. * The penalty for a person convicted of violating the ordinance is a fine that is not to exceed $100 and up to one eight-hour day picking up trash or refuse or performing other court-approved community service activities. * A second offense is punishable by a fine up to $150 and up to two eight-hour days picking up trash or refuse or some other type of community service. * Three or more offenses gets a fine up to $250 and up to two eight-hour days picking up trash or refuse or some other type of community service. --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:922542549] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote>https://www.ksla.com/story/20049069/its-official-caddo-bans-sagging-pants/ According to the ordinance: It will be illegal for anyone to appear in public wearing pants below the waist, exposing the skin or undergarments. * Anyone who is caught by law enforcement officers breaking the law will be given a ticket and a summons to appear in court. A violation is not grounds for arrest or for a full search of the person cited. * The penalty for a person convicted of violating the ordinance is a fine that is not to exceed $100 and up to one eight-hour day picking up trash or refuse or performing other court-approved community service activities. * A second offense is punishable by a fine up to $150 and up to two eight-hour days picking up trash or refuse or some other type of community service. * Three or more offenses gets a fine up to $250 and up to two eight-hour days picking up trash or refuse or some other type of community service.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 05/29/19 9:00:49 PM #13:	brestugo posted... spudger posted... Tyranthraxus posted... brestugo posted... I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior. You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it true; regardless its their choice, or should be. This seems like a clear 4th Amendment violation (right to privacy/unreasonable search & seizure). Again I'm no fan of sagging pants but there is no national dress code last I checked. I'm pretty sure the law doesn't apply unless you're in public as fucked up as it is. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:922542550] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote><cite>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote><cite>spudger posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote>I'm no fan of sagging pants but this is some Jim Crow bullshit - target a group by criminalizing their behavior.</quote> You would think looking stupid as fuck would be reason enough to not do it</quote> true; regardless its their choice, or should be.</quote> This seems like a clear 4th Amendment violation (right to privacy/unreasonable search & seizure). Again I'm no fan of sagging pants but there is no national dress code last I checked.</quote> I'm pretty sure the law doesn't apply unless you're in public as fucked up as it is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/30/19 3:31:00 PM #14:	I guess there's a regional angle to this too. I'm in L.A. and haven't seen sagging pants in nearly 20 years. My friends in NYC haven't seen it in a long time either. Apparently it's a big thing in the South & Midwest. The flyover states disappointng us in every which way. -1 to those trying to implement a sharia dress code though. If we criminalized indecency & stupidity, we'd have a different president. --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:922573429] in Shreveport... [t:77748886]...</cite> <quote>I guess there's a regional angle to this too. I'm in L.A. and haven't seen sagging pants in nearly 20 years. My friends in NYC haven't seen it in a long time either. Apparently it's a big thing in the South & Midwest. The flyover states disappointng us in every which way. -1 to those trying to implement a sharia dress code though. If we criminalized indecency & stupidity, we'd have a different president.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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