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NAACP Says “Low Pants Bill” Is Discriminatory

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Posted: 10:18 AM Mar 23, 2008
Last Updated: 10:26 AM Mar 24, 2008

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The Florida branch of the NAACP says a bill that would ban students from wearing their pants too low could lead to more legal trouble for black males.

Orlando Senator Gary Siplin’s bill was approved 28-11 last week by the Florida Senate.

The bill calls for no criminal sanctions, but it would prohibit students from wearing pants low so that they expose undergarments.

Violators would receive a warning for a first offense, and suspensions from school would be issued for each subsequent infraction.

NAACP President Adora Obi Nweze called it a “clearly discriminatory bill.’’

Other groups such as the Advancement Project, a Washington social advocacy organization, say the proposal is directed primarily at black males and could lead to arrests.

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Posted by: JG Location: Dallas on May 8, 2008 at 01:16 AM
I agree that wearing of one pants is very disgusting. I see young people of all races doing this. It is about time something is done to bring back some morals to our country. Quit complaining and start helping kids to have self respect.

Posted by: Leo on Apr 2, 2008 at 04:08 PM
to Posted by: Laura Location: NC on Mar 31, 2008 at 09:44 AM There is no way possible that wearing a certain type of clothing is going to make you bow-legged. Any medical person saying that is insane and so are you for believing such a thing. Now wearing shoes that are too small will ruin your feet, that's why so many women have ugly feet. But low hanging pants? No I think that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

Posted by: Barb Location: Kinston on Apr 2, 2008 at 12:10 PM
The NAACP should be eliminated completely! They discriminate more than any organization should be allowed. Every event that they can stir up racial problems, they jump right in the middle of it. The Duke lacrosse incident is a prime example. When it panned out that the boys were wrongly accused, where did the NAACP run to? They surely didn't apologize for making the case worse by labeling it racially motivated. If they were banned as well as BET network, Jet magazine, Black History month, etc...much emphasis would not be on the black community alone. All races are equally deserving and equally at fault for the shoddy dress we've allowed our young to wear. My son wore what I bought for him - he wasn't given a choice. If he didn't want to wear it, he could've gone naked, but I was not giving in to the underwear showing pants that are so popular. It shouldn't be left up to schools, but it is since parents won't step up at the risk of being unpopular with their teen!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Over the rainbow on Apr 2, 2008 at 11:58 AM
If they must pass a bill about indecent clothes why not one against females who wear low-waisted pants with their thongs resting on their uncovered hindparts. It's the old double standard. The powers that be, who are mostly men, must want it to continue for their viewing pleasure. Please show some respect for yourself and others by keeping your underwear choice to yourself. I think parents and communities that find certain dress codes offensive need to actively raise their children and stop letting the TV do their job. So many adults mimic young people's bad habits that it is the blind leading the blind.

Posted by: Glen Location: havelock on Apr 2, 2008 at 11:28 AM
This is the 21st century and as a civilized society there are certain expectations for conduct and decorum that are incumbant upon any nations citizens. The wearing of pants such as this signifies a lack of concern for moral and ethical obligations in addition to a belief that their right to be obnoxious has more validity than societies right to maintain some accepted level of class and culture.

Posted by: Tina Location: Greenville on Apr 2, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I am a fifty year old african American female and I hate to see other people's underwear as much as any other person on earth. However, to pass a bill about is overkill. It seems to me that American society seems hell bent on "criminalizing' the black male. It is proven without a shadow of a doubt that they suffer stronger penalties and higher incidence of arrests. Get a grip people. you are prejudiced. And just because you or your ancestors did not own slaves, it doesn't mean you didn't (and still do)benefit from it. The NAACP has made me mad many times with the kind of cases they pursue. I would rather they start a campaign encouraging all people to be more respectful in general to people of all ethnicities. Word to the wise, wearing your pants down low is just as much a generational thing as it is a black thing. Many young people of all races wear their pants this way. The child you save may be your own.

Posted by: mother and wife Location: who is offended on Apr 2, 2008 at 09:04 AM
To HOpe in NC, from your March 30 comment. Both of my boys and husband have long hair. What does that have to do with anything? Saggy pants is one thing, it shows off body parts that are private. Shaggy or long hair on males doesnt. If you read the bible, in those days ALL men wore their hair long!!!!!!

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: North Carolina on Apr 2, 2008 at 12:15 AM
This is also to the person who posted as "Who Cares": It is comments like yours that cause ignorance to be so profound in the world today. Take a minute to comprehend this sentence. Ignorance is not bliss in any form or fashion. No offense, but I would rather be called a geek any day than to be called an illiterate dummy.

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: North Carolina on Apr 2, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Also to the one who posted as "Who Cares", it is comments like yours that cause ignorance to be so profound in the world. Take a minute to comprehend this sentence. Ignorance is not bliss in any fashion or form. No offense, but I would rather be called a geek any day than to be called an illiterate dummy.

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: North Carolina on Apr 2, 2008 at 12:04 AM
To whoever posted as "Who Cares", I have a life. I'm currently in college using my talent rather well. How about you? Do you have any talents? Not to brag, but this is one of many of mine. I assume you struggled with reading comprehension in school because I stated that I was not an English major. For your information, I'm a Biology major. Besides the fact that you can't spell talent, due to your lack of correct grammar, the ending of your sentence is rather opaque. Since I don't feel that your comment is worthy, I'm not even going to try to translate it to pure English. I must have ruffled your feathers since you had to resort to name-calling, but I won't stoop down to your level. Good luck learning to comprehend comments! It's so fun to aggravate people like you. I need something to do on my study breaks. :)

Posted by: Tammy Location: Kinston on Apr 1, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Do you really know where this low pant style originated? PRISON, yes prison... it was a way for prisoners to let others know they were available... This indeed is a ridiculous for the to say its discriminatory in any manner.... It is NASTY!!!!

Posted by: Wayne Location: North Carolina on Apr 1, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Who wants to see someone else's underwear? The look is ridiculous, inappropriate and very sloppy. White males wear the same style, so it really isn't discrimination against black males. Get a life people!!!

Posted by: Tired of It Location: Gville on Apr 1, 2008 at 10:05 AM
While we are on the subject of clothes, lets get these girls to wear some more clothes. I for one, dont want to walk around this summer and hav to look at girls cheeks hanging out or their chest over exposed because they want attention. Its sickening. Time to grow up girls.

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Posted by: Who Cares Location: NC on Apr 1, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Blog Refuter, get a life, who cares that you are an english Major, you should use your so called tallent in school where it is needed, or do you and kids do not respond to you Geek

Posted by: concerned 27 on Apr 1, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Pull your briches up. belts, suspenders, or the right size dunglerees. are sold at a store near you. I don't whant to see your bottom, your underware, or your bottom threw the thinest shirt you can find. give yourself a good emage and your family too. If my kids try it they will find Daddy's hand stings a little.

Posted by: Blog Refuter on Mar 31, 2008 at 09:27 PM
I'm not an English major, but I find using appropriate grammar as a good practice. Not mentioning anyone in particular, but sometimes it's impossible to even make out what some people are trying to say. I know they don't talk like that. How in the world could anyone understand them? Most of the time I just overlook petty grammar/spelling errors unless I feel that someone made a comment which is worthy of a response. Then, I just do it to clarify what the person may be trying to say. I'm from eastern North Carolina so I know about some of the sub-par schools, but at least most of the schools teach appropriate grammar.

Posted by: TANISHA Location: ARIZONA on Mar 31, 2008 at 08:41 PM
I am so disguised at the reaction of the NAACP. It is already bad enough that the parent(s)aren't teaching there children how to respect themselves and others. So what happens??? School and Law have no other choice but to make it a law. School and law are the new found parents of a lost culture. As soon as the parents start becoming a part of there child's life and making them do right the lesser the chance of the law being involved. This is a wake up call to all youth and parents. We will see in due time the outcome of this bill. I am hoping that parents are standing with this action. Boo on NAACP!!! They should be ashamed of themselves. Please stop pointing the finger and start making a differnce in the black youth...if your sooo concerned !!

Posted by: Clifton Location: Washington on Mar 31, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Yes it is discriminatory. I think it is discriminatory that I and anyone else has to see this childish act. Suposededly grown people trying to walk with their pants down around their knees with their nasty underwear showing. If I wanted to see such crap as this I would go rent a movie. Lock'em up. Throw away the key. Put'em in the pokey and watch how fast those pants go up. Draw strings and belts up to their eyeballs. That's where they need to be. Up to their eyeballs.

Posted by: Betsy on Mar 31, 2008 at 02:19 PM
I agree with Senator Gay Siplin's Bill, and wish more people in office would stand up and bring back morals back into our country.

Posted by: Marilyn Location: Windsor on Mar 31, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Do the kids know the baggy pants thing started out with prison inmates pants not fitting correctly.. I think it is a disgusting fad! I don't want to see some kids boxers..I also don't like it when all our young women try to show everything they got too..Sheesh leave something to the imagination of the young men!! On the lighter side watch them try to run with their pants down around their knees!!! Hilarious!!!!!! They end up around their ankles!!!! Haaaahaaaaa

Posted by: viva Location: nc on Mar 31, 2008 at 01:16 PM
I agree that the NAACP should stop jumping on the bandwagon about every little issue that is not even a racial issue even though they are trying to make it one. Fight for a good cause instead when it arises. It was very condencending to say the least that they singled out the black race when in fact it is across all races. We can have dress codes in school all we want but until the parents help the staff enforce and not complain every time their Sue or Johnny is disciplined about their dress. It begins at home with the discipline, social issues and just plain manners. I know that sometimes that doesn't work also but again I say parents get involved with what goes on with your child at school and support the staff when they have a very good reason to punish your child for not following rules instead of saying not my child, he would never do that. THEY DO DO THOSE THINGS and more sometimes. Let them be kids but teach them the morals they need to live responsibly.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: eastern nc on Mar 31, 2008 at 01:05 PM
i think people have forgotten that this bill is directed towards students, which inturn means schools, not people walking down the street, etc. I agree with it personally. my children's schools have dress codes and uniforms due to the fact that some parents didnt care what their children wore to school. the uniforms are much easier and you dont have to worry about who is showing what part of their body when all are required to wear the same thing in the same fashion as everyone else.

Posted by: hope Location: NC on Mar 31, 2008 at 12:54 PM
WITN, I've grown weary of this. Can we talk about something worthwhile like the use of our food source (corn) for fuel? What idiot came up with that idea? Our saggy bottomed boys and booty panted girls will never have the funds to better clad themselves with bread going to $5 a loaf!

Posted by: Laura Location: NC on Mar 31, 2008 at 09:44 AM
I am 23 years old and I agree! I hate it when people wear there pants to low. it is distracting and it hurts their bodies physically. It is a proven medical fact that young people who wear shorts low like that wind up bow legged as adults. Only horse back riders deserve to be bow legged!

Posted by: Bea Location: Washington on Mar 31, 2008 at 09:15 AM
I agree that it is a society problem, I hate to see the sagging, bagging or overly revealing clothes on anyone. But do we really need laws to dictate clothing styles? Our law enforcement is overwhelmed with other things, do they have to become clothes police too? This is an issue for families to resolve. Go ahead, have school and work dress codes but don't be afraid to enforce them! As long as the celebrities are dressing like this, the young people will too. How many of you remember the hot pants of the 60s, the braless look of the 70s? And those greasers in the 50s? Young people have been establishing their own styles for years and the older folks have thought it revolting!

Posted by: modest on Mar 31, 2008 at 06:20 AM
too much is exposed in fashion today. in my day they were hot pants and still halter tops..things come and go, but showing assests continue. hanging out of your clothes whether male or female crosses the line. save it for the pool and beach.

Posted by: me Location: nc on Mar 31, 2008 at 12:09 AM
this isnt targeting one race.. it is anyone who's pants hang too low... whites, black, mexicans, chinese, japanese, and any other race out there... all of them.. i support it 100%... as for the white girls in the booty shorts and tanks - ticket them too - cover up!! dress decent!! i for one dont want my kids seeing either!!!

Posted by: hope Location: NC on Mar 30, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Well said MJ! I agree with you. I hope to go to Heaven one day and doubt it will be as divided there as it is here. Divided we will fall.

Posted by: hope Location: NC on Mar 30, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Come on Camille, I see young girls of ALL races wearing the "booty shorts" as you call them. Also, flopping their upper sections out as well, and you are right, it is indecent when 95% of it begins to fall out. Let's face it though, one has to possess a buxom bosom & booty to have it hanging out. Guys of all races are sagging their pants as well. Besides, only the NAACP is targeting a specific race. No particular race has cornered the market regarding indecent exposure yet. Who is buying this ill fitting clothing anyway?

Posted by: Camille Location: Greenville on Mar 30, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Okay, I hope this new law includes ticketing the white girls, who, as sson as the weather hits 75 degrees, put on "booty shorts" and little tank tops & are exposing 95% of their body. If you charge one race, charge the other also. To be honest, each race has the same issues just in a different way. So you can't really target just one race.

Posted by: tired of working Location: USA on Mar 30, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Pull your pants up and grow up! I don't walk around showing my breasts off to anyone, that would be called indecent exposure to which there are already laws for. We as a people need to take some pride in ourselves and in they way we dress. They should make a law to do away with the NAACP just like we abolished the KKK. Both groups caused trouble and made the racial issues more heated. If we want to be ONE then do away with that group too and quit calling attention to colored people or setting them apart. If white people had a NAAWP group, then people would call it a racist group wouldn't they?

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Posted by: naacpisajoke Location: hyde on Mar 30, 2008 at 07:35 PM
im so tired of hearing about the naacp. when the duke lacrosse team was accused of raping the black girl the naacp was all over it. when the charges were dismissed where did they go? no apologies or anything. now since these two black males who are accused (even though they have one of them on video tape using her debit card) of killing the white girl have been identified and arrested where are the naacp now? seems they only help blacks! hmm that seems a lil racist to me .. hope im not being racist by saying blacks? ooppss what a world we live in.. and it just keeps getting better every day ... dont believe me ? watch the news !!

Posted by: MJ (blackwoman) Location: Greenville, NC on Mar 30, 2008 at 05:13 PM
For heaven's sake! NAACP please stop jumping on frivolous matters, or matters you don’t take the time to think through. Blacks are not the only group that wears their pants disgustingly low. I beg you, please research, investigate, and get advice before jumping into something that makes the NAACP look like idiots. Spend your time researching why there's so many black high school drop outs, so many black on black crimes, and last but not least, built up relations between other groups instead of tearing relations down. Let’s work harder at living our lives as ONE PEOPLE! Thank You.

Posted by: me Location: nc on Mar 30, 2008 at 04:10 PM
why does everything have to be racial issues with the naacp.. there are PLENTY of white, mexican, asian, etc.. boys and girls walking around with their butts howing and it is NASTY.. they need to make this a nation wide law!!!!

Posted by: hope Location: NC on Mar 30, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Saggy pants, long shaggy hair, an unkempt appearance in general equals no one taking you seriously in life. Seems so simple. Parents need to be driving this point home. Yet with kids having kids these days, and for at least the last 20 years or more, this message may not be getting across. Kids need to hear growing up that they are not only special, wonderful, treasured, gifts from God, you get the idea. They also need to hear that they can be anything in life as long as they are willing to WORK for it. EDUCATION is key and appearance will help pave the way to a bright future. Maybe the NAACP could help get this message out to people of all races, even the colorless, which apparently I fall in the category of. Maybe the English majors could try to overlook some of the grammatical and spelling booboo's. This is a very relaxed forum and most seem able to get the general message across. We are in eastern NC with it's less than desirable education system...

Posted by: FedUp Location: BELHAVEN, NC on Mar 30, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I hope they do something about the low baggy slouchy paints thing, its disgusting. As far as the NAACP goes, they are always bringing up race. If they would just disappear, 90% of racial issues would disappear also.

Posted by: shenell Location: williamston on Mar 29, 2008 at 09:56 PM
I totally disagree with the comments about the "Low Pants Bill" being discriminatory. I feel that anyone that is caught with their pants hanging down should be penalized. There is no reason that a person's pants should be below the waistline. There's nothing cute about it. There are just as many whites and hispanics with these low riders on as there are blacks. So DISCRIMINATION is an outrageous claim. There are more important issues that need to be addressed for discrimination.

Posted by: Dick Location: Greenville on Mar 29, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Who do these NAAcp people think they are. Don't they have other issues to concern themselves with? Do they let their pants hang low? No. They wear designer suits. These people need to wake up.

Posted by: Ken Location: Greenville, NC on Mar 29, 2008 at 02:54 PM
The NAACP is discriminatory!

Posted by: Kimo Location: Belhaven on Mar 29, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Yes the "low pants bill" is discriminatory. Against those who wear their pants too ow.

Posted by: paul Location: wash. NC on Mar 29, 2008 at 09:47 AM
The NAACP is nothing but trouble anyway. They are so bored they have to find something to do. If the KKK were doing this it would be a major trouble. I say people pull up your pants and learn something called respect. It's not just black folks it's all races that have adapted this style, so NAACP stop acting like you are the victim and get a life.

Posted by: malibog Location: Jax on Mar 29, 2008 at 02:07 AM
Last time I checked,idiots were not confined to any particular ethnic group.Maybe NAACP is searching for ways to be offended.There are plenty of folks who just love to be "victims"Dress like a jerk-be treated as one.

Posted by: cindy Location: columbia,nc on Mar 29, 2008 at 12:02 AM
its considered indecent exposure for any one not just black males and so what if it leads to an arrest does't the law apply to everyone?

Posted by: Tonya Location: Kinston on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:27 PM
It's not discriminatory! Black people are not the only people that wear their pants halfway down their butts. I think it's tacky and don't really care to see people's underwear especially people that don't take care of themselves.

Posted by: diane Location: NC on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:58 PM
The NAACP's time would be better spent investigating why there is so much crime in the black community.So many young black males go to prison.Black on Black crime stats are outrageous.NAACP members,couldn't your time be better spent mentoring young black males? Its truly sad when we have to have a law telling young men to pull their pants up so their undies do not show. Where are the parents? NAACP investigate that.

Posted by: who cares Location: over the rainbow on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:37 PM
In regards to laws against murder, rape, and robbery disproportionately affecting black males. There is a reason for it, take a look at TV if you got one, most of the time, 95% of the time its blacks that are committing the crimes. So you are saying get rid of the laws so everyone, not just blacks, but the other 5% can murder, rape and rob without consequence.

Posted by: hope Location: NC on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:52 PM
1st: Parents should be taking care of this! 2nd: Government is meddling where they don't belong yet again. And 3rd: Doesn't the NAACP have anything better to do? However, I have to admit, it is amusing when the pants fall off...

Posted by: Jenkem Huffer Location: New Orleans on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Laws against murder, rape, and robbery disproportionately affect black males too. We should get rid of them because they are racist.

Posted by: To Carl Location: NC on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Why, do you teach your children to let their pants sag to their knees?

Posted by: I. Location: NY on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:15 PM
This style went out in the 1990s. I understand fashion make comebacks, but this one shouldn't. This is not a matter of race. However, most people do associate this style with hoodlums. The White and Asian kids are wearing that style, too (I'm Asian).

Posted by: Blog Refuter on Mar 28, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Please get for real. It would be utterly disgusting seeing everyone's big, flabby bodies walking around unclothed. Everyone just needs to dress modestly. Pull your pants up, buy your pants in the right size, wear a belt if you must, and ladies make sure your shirts cover your backsides.

Posted by: j Location: nc on Mar 28, 2008 at 12:33 PM
i have a dream that we all not wear clothes so that i won't have to worry about a bra..but get for real and wake up from that dream..it's called being respectful no one wants to see your drawers!

Posted by: carl Location: Michigan on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the height of their waistbands, but by the content of their character.

Posted by: Goebel Location: Lexington on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:14 AM
What about the white kids with the low hanging jeans? Will the NAACP defend them also?

Posted by: Richard Location: Bertie on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Pull em up.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:17 AM
The NAACP is the reason we have so much trouble between race. They are trouble makers and try to keep people upset all the time. NAACP, get real and get over yourself because you get laughed at all the time and the real people don't pay any attention to you. You need to look around at the white guys that wear their pants low and stop trying to always say someone is against blacks because they are blacks!

Posted by: John Location: New Zealand on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:41 AM
Oh no, not these silly dillys AGAIN ! What they need is a good dong on the head with one of grandma's prized pumpkins, in the town square ; and a good dressing-down. Nothing like a bit of wholesome righteous embarrassment created, coming from the right person. - Think about that people. . . Such a 'tactless' approach would sort out so much NON-SENSE coming from these IDIOTS. Will they come after me for (misinterpreting) a threat to harm with a pumkpin under section 75b of the violent vegetarians act ? - You just can't win. :(

Posted by: Mark Location: Bath, NC on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:42 PM
If they pull up their pants, it won't lead to more trouble. And for what it's worth, the "culture" has plenty of white kids dressing the same way. It's time to get the hip hop culture out of the schools and back in the prisons where it belongs.

Posted by: dorothy Location: Ga on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:29 PM
They need to get their pants up and quit offending decent folks with their underwear. Black youths would be wise to follow prominent black men such as Bill Cosby. Without a doubt, Bill would not be caught in such unsightly garb.

Posted by: Adam Location: Jupiter, FL on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Riviera Beach, Florida recently PASSED the exact same law on a community level. So much for helping the already over-worked police force reach out to the community by seeking cooperation from the public, let's just give them tickets for their clothes. That will build a working relationship between police and young people. RIVIERA BEACH, YOU FAIL.

Posted by: Althea Location: Jamaica on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Foolishness is foolishness and poeple who are in a position to effect change sould not use their position to back foolishness. I am black and I hate seeing the way these males dress. No one wants to see their underpants and even more so when your in a school. There has to be policies governing school deportment and this has been long in comming. I hope the leaders in my country will soon follow suit.

Posted by: jesse Location: phoenix on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
why is is being called a discriminary bill. there is just as many white guys that wear there pants just as low

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I personally find it disgusting to see any man's underwear in public. I am certainly not racist. I have 2 biracial children. My son is only 3 now. When he's older, and if he EVER tries to wear his pants like that, I'm gonna have to teach the kid a lesson. Dress like a normal person. And yeah, I agree with other posters...the NAACP must have run out of things to complain about. That organization shouldn't even be in existence. Do I have an organization to represent my race? Bet not.

Posted by: Elijah Location: Cleveland Oh on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Being a Black male, I find this insulting, that the NAACP talks for me, I would personally appeal to the youth whether they are Black, White, or whatever, PULL UP YOUR STUPID PANTS, you only look like a uneducated idiot.

Posted by: Greg Spell Location: Newport NC on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I would like to add something to my earlier comment. I am not a racist,I believe that everyone is created equal,and born innocent. However,I am sick of hearing the black youth of today say how they have been oppressed. I have a very good friend who is a black man, he is in his sixties and a vietnam veteran. He has told me stories of how he grew up and the way things were then, HE was oppressed, black people of that time, and earlier times WERE oppressed. The black youth of today have just as many advantages as whites, or any other race, the only difference is agencies like the NAACP telling them they have been oppressed. Now mind you I am not saying that the black people as a whole don't have a right to be angry for the way their people were treated, however everyone needs to remember that black people were not the only ones forced into slavery. For example the Scottish were slaves to England for 1400 years, and the Chinese were virtual slaves in the American west.

Posted by: Greg Location: Spell on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Someone please explain to me how this is discrimation toward blacks. I walk around all the time and see guys with their pants hanging off them and showing their boxers, just as many white guys and asians as blacks. I feel it's a good idea because quite frankly they look ridiculous and I wouldn't want someone who does not have enough self respect for himself to dress correctly around my daughters. Not to mention having worked in corrections I know what it originally meant, it was and still is used as a sign among homosexual inmates that someone is "available". I am quite certain that if these young men were aware of the original meaning they wouldn't wear their pants that way.

Posted by: Chucker Location: Greenville, NC on Mar 27, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Pull your drawers up. You will be able to run much faster.

Posted by: Mark Location: Chicago, IL, USA on Mar 27, 2008 at 07:51 PM
Apparently the NAACP can't find any real racism to fight.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 07:21 PM
The NAACP is disgusting. They are one of the main reasons there is racism still around today....They should want to try to help these young boys better themselves and learn how to present themself in a desent manner. There should be NO NAACP they are nothing but trouble holding the black people back just to make a name for themselves....I don't think theses people care that much about the black population...They care about making a name for themselves....like reading about themselves in the paper or seeing their face on tv....attention seekers is all they are.

Posted by: Rob Location: NC on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:16 PM
The NAACP is indeed an unashamedly racist organization that advances nothing and fools nobody. Any endorsement by them only lends credibility to the opposite position. People who continue to financially support this organization are as laughable as the organization itself.

Posted by: Joe Location: Streator, IL on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:56 PM
This bill is absolutely ridiculous. Doesn't target black people? Just like the drug laws that don't target minorities. Give me a break. Minorities have been targets of lawmakers since the begining of this country. Does anyone remember the jim crow laws of the south. Heck, It's hardly been 50 years since segregation was banned and even then the federal government had to bring in troops to ensure the saftey of those kids from the local and state governments. Though I must admit that wearing your pants low doesn't look good to "me" but that is their business. People need to worry more about themselves and quit telling other people what they should be doing. And as far as Flordia goes, I think they should pass a bill that would prevent lawmakers that are products of inbreeding from holding office. I don't know why but every story I read on the internet seems to come from flordia.

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Posted by: MNO Location: DC area on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:50 PM
discriminatory? to WHO? Eminem wannabees? Kids with no daddy's making them act like human beings? Of all the things to shout "discrimination" over, dressing like a human being ought not to be one of them; this gives the NAACP a bad name. This is a far cry from the noble causes they've lent themselves to throughout their whole existence. Did MLK die so little animals could slump around with their pants down? Hell, no.

Posted by: Sammy Location: Stantonsburg on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:21 PM
If the Majority were truly "Racist", don't you think that the Minorities would have simply been pushed out of this country log ago? Stop making a scene! Please!

Posted by: GM Location: Maryland on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Its only discriminatory if its something you cant change about yourself, for example you cant discriminated against some ones handycap, their race, sex, ect.... those things are who you are.... please explain how its CLEARLY discriminatory?!?!?!

Posted by: Leroy Location: Greenville, NC on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Why is there an NAACP anyway? It seems that their sole purpose is to instigate hatred and racism. The KKK was desolved, so should the NAACP. This ain't the sixties. Get with the times. Get a LIFE.

Posted by: Jason Location: NC on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:31 PM
The bill actually bans sagging when it displays sexual organs in a "vulgur and indecent" manner. This makes it seems as if it is directed to women showing thongs, rather than ghetto sagging which comes with baggy boxers that do not display sexual organs. The NAACP has a case only if such rules are applied largely against black males, being that ghetto sagging is distinct to a predominantly black sub-culture. In general, whites' (and I am white) disgust with sagging is not anything intrinsic to sagging but in that it is part of the ghetto subculture which is often hostile to whites and white values. Unfortunately, this bill will only hurt any form of racial reconciliation if it is directed at ghetto sagging. It won't stop sagging, it won't delegitimize hostility, and it will only create more negative confrontations between blacks and authority without any good reason beyond "sagging makes you look stupid."

Posted by: b Location: ct on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:06 PM
hm. My white nephew in CT wears his pants like that. I tell him to pull them up all the time. I hate his penguin boxers!

Posted by: Burt Location: Arizona on Mar 27, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Of corse the bill is discriminatory, it only discriminates against those who wear their pants so low that they show their underware. If the naacp takes offence, then they are part of the problem.

Posted by: Orlando Location: SC on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:53 PM
What is the black kkk trying to do. The saggy pants were formed by inmates to show gang affiliation. It is not a race issue, but a respect issue.

Posted by: OniNeko Location: Wisconsin on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Of course it'd be the NAACP to whine about this. Tell your kids it's hard to run from cops with their pants that low, anyway... then you wouldn't NEED a bill.

Posted by: i have Location: common sense on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:43 PM
The NAACP has yet again made itself look completely ignorant! They've learned how to whine about everything in todays society. Grow up and admit it, everytime a black person is confronted by a cop it is not because they are always discriminating against you, admit it, you screwed up! And just because they try to pass a bill to keep peoples backside from showing doesnt mean they are just trying to keep the black backsides from showing! I love how its always the NAACP making it a black/white thing!

Posted by: John Location: Ft Pierce, FL on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:28 PM
The claim by the group Advancement Project states, "the proposal is directed primarily at black males and could lead to arrests". Why do they get to keep the reference to "black males" in the story but I cant use the phrase "black people" in my comment. Obviously we both feel that this certain segment of our population will have trouble with this law. And isn't that the claim of the NAACP? Are they not saying this rule would be difficult to follow for this group?

Posted by: Jordan Location: Baltimore on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:27 PM
"NAACP Says “Low Pants Bill” Is Discriminatory" ...Sounds like that's their problem, wouldn't you say?

Posted by: Shannon Location: MD on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:22 PM
It's funny that it would be racist to say that blacks wear baggy pants. When we want to get rid of baggy pants, the NAACP says we can't cause blacks wear baggy pants. Interesting...get over it and do something useful!

Posted by: John Location: Ft Pierce, FL on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:13 PM
So is it not okay to discriminate against someone who is exposing their undergarments? I guess we should just keep the bar low and have no expectations of appropriate atire for children at school. Or maybe we should start getting rid of our laws because some people will have trouble obeying them?

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Posted by: Billy Location: NY on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:56 PM
I say let them look like idiots. Like Cactus said, lets see them get a job dressed like that. Most of the people who dress like that are bottom feeders anyway, regardless of race.

Posted by: Lucy Location: NC on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Gees...now what? NAACP you are your own enemy. PULL YOUR PANTS UP!! Is Crayola still allowed to produce the "BLACK" crayon? Just curious.

Posted by: Dave Location: Boston, MA on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:50 PM
This is NOT a discriminatory action as there are a number of non "black males" that wear their clothes the same way. If it can be considered discriminatory at all then it would be discriminating any individual that feels the need to show the world their freakin' underwear. Ridiculous

Posted by: Pat Location: Minneapolis on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Excuse me, NAACP, but white males wear those nasty low pants too. Now the next question is, why would any straight male want to wear those, they are the prison single that you're willing to engage in homosexual relations.

Posted by: keith Location: Louisiana on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:38 PM
I know pleanty of men that wear their pants half off their butts and expose their underwear. This only seems unfair to the person that is making the accusation because he knows he or his race is also guilty of this practice. I guess there are lots of people that don't know where this came from otherwise I expect they would stop.

Posted by: mvp Location: warsaw on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:37 PM
why are people so scared to set rules for teens today?? it needs to start with parents. then state laws. we need to do something now before it is to late look how bad things are.. we need a change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't be scared....

Posted by: Mark Location: San Luis Obispo, CA on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:32 PM
There are far more white people at my university who wear their pants hanging off their butts, than black folks. The only thing this discriminates against is stupid men who think that everyone needs to see their rears. We should also have a law against people on bicycles wearing clown costumes--er, I mean "bicycle clothing."

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Posted by: Kyle Location: Cullowhee on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I think people need to get over themselves. Who wants to see someone else's undershorts anyway? I don't know about the rest of you, but I was always taught public indecency was NOT A GOOD THING!

Posted by: Adam Location: TX on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:31 PM
When will my Chinese people too learn to play the race card at every opportunity. Aren't we colored too?! ;)

Posted by: Kevin Location: Cincinnati on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:31 PM
That's just plain ridiculous. Soon, not wearing hats in school will be call discriminatory, as will correcting students who use poor english, or perhaps even issuing tickets to speeders or drivers who run red lights.

Posted by: Some-farker Location: New England on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:18 AM
"The bill calls for no criminal sanctions, but it would prohibit students from wearing pants low so that they expose undergarments." I think the answer's simple here, really...don't wear underpants.

Posted by: Loretta Location: Jacksonville on Mar 27, 2008 at 08:57 AM
It is not discriminatory!!!!! THere are plenty of white guys that wear their pants way too low too!

Posted by: Dennis Location: Washington on Mar 27, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Would anybody be taking Barak Obama seriously if he was campaigning with baggy pants and a turned around truckers cap on? Of course not. NAACP should be backing this move...not fighting it. They are their own worst enemy...not racists. 69 percent of black homes are 1 parent homes. Maybe they can do something about infusing some respect back into the family unit, instead of fighting to take it away. Young americans...be a man. And if you can't be a man, then at least dress like one.

Posted by: Bob Location: NC on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:50 PM
The NAACP is always looking for ways in which to relate any subject to race. It is all about trying to put down the "Black Man." White,Hispanic,Chinese,and Korean people all look just as stupid as black people do when they wear their pants exposing undergarments.Get a life NAACP.I feel that the NAACP one of the most discriminatory organizations that this great nation has.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:25 PM
nice work bobby!

Posted by: Bobby Location: Winterville on Mar 26, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Booker T. Washington (a former slave) once said, "There is a certain class of race-problem solvers who don't want the patient to get well because as long as the disease holds out, they have not only an easy means of making a living but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public." Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton & NAACP all fall into this group.

Posted by: CC Location: Greenville on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:05 PM
If a girl, of any color, shows her underwear or bra then that is indecent but if a boy wears his pants low and shows his boxers it's a style worth starting a racial riot. . . please. NAACP needs to sit down .....!

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Posted by: Mike Location: Williamston on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I think the naacp is trying to start something once again. This bill is for whites and blacks together, not just blacks.If these people don't want trouble they should wear their clothes the way they were ment to be worn. That should be the end of discussion. I personally get tired of people that want to show their underwaer. If I wanted to see underwear I canlook at my own.

Posted by: Donald Location: NC on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Thats stupid. I have no problem with the NAACP and think its good somebody is watching but PLEASE! It's stupid to think the "pants bill" is directed towards blacks... and if so, TEACH THEM TO PULL THEM UP!

Posted by: DD on Mar 26, 2008 at 10:50 AM
To AL....After your comment NOTHING more needs to be said....You hit the nail on the head!!!....BEST COMMENT!

Posted by: Jenn Location: Gville on Mar 26, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I agree with mostly everyone. NAACP just wants to start soemthing. They all need a life and they are the ones that make everything racial! I for one, dont want to see anyones underwear sticking out of their pants, no matter WHAT color they are. Who cares. Buy clothes that fit you!

Posted by: AL Location: Greenville on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:55 AM
NAACP>>>> NATIONAL ASSCOATION OF ALWAYS COMPLAINING PEOPLE !!!!!!!! Where are they when the Girl from Carolina was murdered and the Indian man from Duke?? Was he a man of color??? JUst want to know Seems to me they discriminate more than anyone else!!!!!!

Posted by: Rick Location: Washington on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:57 AM
If mis-fits choose to self-identify instead of putting their best possible appearance, voices, and behaviors forward, they will continue to fill the pockets, garages, and closets of self-serving paid organization managers that exploit the difficulties and identity challenges of others. Sad situation.

Posted by: mike Location: north carolina on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:15 AM
since when does exposing your underwear become a race thing? it's just poor taste, and lack of parenting.

Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane,NC on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Consider this. There are kids that need a part time job. You come into a store to apply for a job wearing pants around your knees and a long t-shirt, then I have someone come in dressed in jeans and a tucked T, which will you hire?

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Posted by: Anon on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:57 PM
How on earth could the NAACP Possibly read this uniform policy as racial or discriminatory? I've seen PLENTY of white young men wearing pants in the same manner so I do not think that it is a racial thing. That is why I absolutely despise the NAACP they speak out on stupid stuff that makes no real advancement. They should be for it. Teach our young men to dress with respect for themselves and other's. Back in my parent's day the NAACP had a real purpose and was not ran by racist individuals. However today, they are ran in every town/state by racist individuals and holler discrimination and racism every chance they get even if it doesn't make sense just to make the news for their own public agenda.

Posted by: They R At It Again Location: North Carolina on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:38 PM
It is such a shame this organization wishes to protest things such as this when it clearly addresses all and not one color. They jump on a bandwagon quick if they can first get money and secondly publicity. If parents would take the time to teach their children morals instead of worrying about how many they can have by different men to get welfare assistance then the world would be a better place and this organization and others that just address one race would not be necessary. This type of activity is another example of all races. If they want to help all as they claim why are they not down here in NC and Georgia trying to ensure those that killed those two young college ladies are put to a fast and speedy trial and death given to them? Seems like it was not that long ago they were in the Goldsboro area helping get another one off that appears to have been involved in a murder of a young girl. Guess this all points to their Democratic way of ensuring things r done.

Posted by: greenville on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:03 PM
the NAACP needs to disorganize because i agree that everytime somethings comes up....they show up and blame race. I see no other religous or ethnic group make asses of themselves as much as they do!!!!

Posted by: me Location: kinston on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:57 PM
All people need to dress properly in public. All colors, all sexes. Respect yourself!

Posted by: brad on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Once again the NAACP is showing their TRUE colors!!!

Posted by: BONITA Location: NC on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:01 PM
The naacp need to sit down and shut up if they can't find a real reason to cause trouble. White as well as blacks wear there pants low and it shouldn't be in school. Who wants to walk around and see someones underwear. That is not needed at school and doesn't belong in a work enviorment either. So the students are at school to prepare for the work force and most all jobs will not allow you to come dressed improper. So suck it up and get on with life. It's just another behavior that isn't wanted or accepted to the real world. NAACP need to stop this petty stuff. Does it hurt the young men and women to dress and act descent??? Thank you.

Posted by: i hate racism on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:47 PM
i am sick and tired of the NAACP; they are racist within themselves. i don't even hear of racism as a problem until this organization is brought in. yes; the boy in greenville @ walmart situation was def a hate crime...so was eve carson and Abhijit Mahato. However, all races are given the same opportunities and what happened yrs ago happened. some people were treated poorly and unfairly, some were not. give it a rest and let the world thrive, but carry on the memory of those who suffered. children would probobly never realize there was racism if people would stop bringing stuff up. what happend happened, and now we live in free america. change happened and let's be happy with that. lets be glad that our slavery is over and that we are in this country with all of these opportunities as opposed to living in a 3rd world country with thriving AIDS, malaria, and poverty. forever look up to and respect those who faced those hard times many yrs ago and let's get on with our lives.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:32 PM
the NAACP preys off of stuff like this; give me a break. maybe cries of racism would die out some if the NAACP didn't try to always make something of nothing. i guess if they would let things be, then there would be nothing for them to stir up. now when the NAACP i brought up, most thoughts are "great; now the NAACP is involved"..... it shouldn't be that way; someone needs to turn things around and bring out the good again.

Posted by: J Location: NC on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Can these people find something else to do with their lives? So what if it focuses more on black males, maybe it's b/c more of them are the ones who wear their pants to their knees, I as well don't want to see someones underwear in public. Please stop trying to find white against black situations. It goes both ways, but I guess you're not worried about those kind of situations are you?

Posted by: to anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:21 PM
the NAACP is the one singling out black males; duh

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:19 PM
i agree with "chillin"

Posted by: Michelle Location: Martin County on Mar 25, 2008 at 01:15 PM
If you want to show your undergarments stay home and do it inside your house. I find it very distasteful and utterly rude to see someone with their pants so far down you can see their underwear. Is it suppose to make the person look "cool" or what? Every time I see someone dressed like this it makes me want to do 2 things First I want to slap the parent(s) that let them dress like this and second I want to yank the pants up as hard as I can. I don't know what's gotten into the young people today. I'm only 40 years old and it's a shame what our youth is coming to. They need to put more emphasis on school work and learning what's right. Ever time something comes up like this it doesn't take long for some one to yell discrimination. My God people you need to grow up and get some morals about you.Most of all you need to pray for the youth of today.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Greenville on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I just want to give the NAACP a little education. The saggy pants that they are trying to fight to keep "in style" first started in jails. Inmates would wear their pants low and show they boxers to other inmates to make a statement that they were aval. I personally do not want my child walking around town promoting that image. If the NAACP wants to fight for something let see. . . how about getting young black males to stay in school, behave, and graduate with a degree (on time). How about fighting for the higher drug education and parenting skills that all young people seem to need, not just the black youths.

Posted by: Teacher Location: Eastern North Carolina on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Dress should be the last issue of the NCAAP. Our young black males are failing in school. They cannot read. They don't know their history, they don't know about The Freedmen's bureau or the civil rights movement. I know this because I teach these students. I stay frustrated because I don't know how to reach these intelligent young men who have so much to offer the world but are not motivated to do anything to change. Drugs, gangsters, and sports are the only things they admire. Where is the NCAAP in this? Why aren't they doing more to educate your minority youth? Why aren't they providing role models? Our youth are dying from high blood pressure and diabetes. Why aren't they working on this? Please, please, someone find a way to save your youth. Look at the recent crime statistics. Those are the issues to be fighting. The Bible states to look after the plank in your own eye first. We must help our youth. They are GREAT people that seem to have no direction and no heroes.

Posted by: M.E. Location: wilson on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM
School is for learning. If it was up to me everyone will be in uniforms.To low pants needs to be banned in school.

Posted by: patty on Mar 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM
thanks to the concerned black male...i totally agree, and can't wait untill we get school uniforms next year...this needs to be a total change in all pants that need to fit again, not one target group. Fitted slacks look so much nicer..thanks

Posted by: Susan Location: The Coast on Mar 25, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Reading the "comments" has been funny. Maybe if they enforce some type of dress code, then the students will learn what they are attending school to learn. The people posting comments evidently had some type of distraction when they were in school. Did everyone fail English? Did everyone fail spelling? I believe that anyone finishing the 8th grade would know the difference between were and we're. I agree that low pants are disgusting, but don't expand on stupidity by not using a proper form of expressing your views.

Posted by: DNP Location: Edenton on Mar 25, 2008 at 11:11 AM
First of all when did this be discriminstration. Boy of all races are wearing their pants hanging and shagging below their waist. The bill should ban everyone from wearing their pants to show their undergarments or butt. Also, I agree with most of the previous comments of girls/ladies showing all their business by wearing clothes that show their cleavage, back, and stomach. The ban should be for both male and female and all races. I would think that the NAACP would have other problems to focus on.

Posted by: DD on Mar 25, 2008 at 11:10 AM
To Anonymous Location: Greenville on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:50 AM...VERY well said...I agree 100%

Posted by: Criaig Location: G-Vegas on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:59 AM
They went about it the wrong way. Why spend all the time and money to pass legislation to mandate the proper height of pants worn in a school. They should have pushed for a dress code or uniforms that should be worn at school. This was a waste of time and all it does is stir up racial tensions. Pass a uniform requirment and send the students home that are nonconforming.

Posted by: Concerned Black Male Location: North Carolina on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I really don't understand how this is discriminatory. You go to school to learn, not to show off your assets. I as a black male am ashamed that the NAACP would call this discriminatory bill. Honestly we should be encouraging our young men to pull their pants up and be presentable young men as they should be. What would you say if a young man came into your office looking for a job and his pants were hanging off his rear end? There is nothing presentable about seeing someone’s underwear or better yet their rear end. So if every school in florida went to school uniforms would that also be discriminatory? Also if this bill goes through it is going to affect all not just African Americans. There are more important things that the NAACP should be focusing on.

Posted by: Cornelius Location: New Bern on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:35 AM
How could this be discriminatory? The bill pertains to everyone that wears pants too low, no matter whether they are black, white, pink, blue, or whatever. Get a grip NAACP!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Greenville on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:50 AM
One of the NAACP's goals is "to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens". If they truly focused on their goals and stopped assuming everyone and everything is "against" black people maybe they would recognize that this bill may force those black (and any other race) people who do wear low pants to dress in a manner which may earn them respect. Regardless of how intelligent a person may be, let them walk into an interview dressed in that manner and chances are they will not be viewed in the same light as someone dressed respectfully/professionally. Interviews are the first steps to jobs and jobs are the first step to "economic equality", which brings us back to one of the NAACP's goals. You would think an organization that is hosting a Leadership Summit later this spring would recognize that slouchy pants do not elicit a "leadership" image!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:47 AM
I wouldn't expect anything different coming from these people LOL

Posted by: a teacher and mom on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:02 AM
I can't wait until styles lean toward pants that fit again. it is nasty to have baggy saggy pants for anyone. ADVICE>>>PURCHASE Pants that fit and get a belt.

Posted by: Chillin' Location: NC on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Anonymous on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:57 PM The only person saying that it is Black males is the NAACP, when they get involved it is clearly only for the Afro-American Man/woman, no other race. The NAACP singles out thier own to make a point, but end up hurting thier own even more.

Posted by: same ole mess Location: nc on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:28 AM
the naacp is a racist orginization that only speaks equality and does not practice it. as long as you have special interest groups you will not have equality. special interest equals special rights. as for the teens , they have no self respect and no respect for others. they learn this from their parents who have none. i have 5 children each of whom have enough common sense to buy clothes that fit. when you are advertising what you have, keep in mind that others believe its all you have to offer, thats not much but says a lot. if the parents are choosing not to teach respect to their children someone needs to step in. church is a good place to start. you are not born with values and morals, you learn them.

Posted by: Chillin' Location: NC on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Vickie, I would guess that your kids are perfect, or you don't have any. Take a look at the Mall the next time you go, watch the kids. I have to keep tabs on my 2 both 14, they emulate what the see. They are not perfect but well disciplined and respectful and have not had to spank or raise a hand to them. Speak what you know, not what you think.

Posted by: Mike Location: Edenton on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:18 AM
NAACP does this to keep the dollars rolling in. I call this new bill the Keep America Beautiful Bill. Decent folks don't want to see someones drawers in public, whether they are black or white.

Posted by: te Location: ahoskie on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:07 PM
To anonymous: No one is singling out black males. I think it looks stupid on EVERYBODY!!PULL YOUR PANTS UP FOR GODS SAKE!! IT LOOKS SO DUMB!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Why are they singling out black males? They aren't the only ones who wear sagging pants. I do agree they do need to wear a belt or buy the right sized pants.

Posted by: John Location: Greenville on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:45 PM
NAACP doesn't play the race card. They are the race card. Everytime they open their mouths they speak stupidity and ignorance. I wish they would make it a law here to wear your pants around your waist and not your knees...If they realized how stupid they looked with their underwear showing.....aaaa who am i foolin, if they haven't figured it out by now they probably wont.....

Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane,NC on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Females wearing low cut pants and mid-riff tops with your fat hanging out like spare tires should consider dressing differently. You look as bad if not worst than the male "low hangers".

Posted by: te Location: ahoskie on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:25 PM
no one wants to see your underware, this looks so stupid. it doesn't make you look cool. it makes you look like a fool.buy a belt!!

Posted by: ThirtySomething Location: Greenville,NC on Mar 24, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Someone needs to tell guys to pull them up. I'm SINGLE and it's already HARD ENOUGH trying to find a NICE DECENT GUY to talk to.I agree with the majority of the comments. THERE ALSO NEEDS TO BE A DRESSCODE FOR WOMEN...SO THEY CAN "QUIT ADVERTISING" EVERYTHING THEY GOT IN (THE FRONT AND THE BACK). If you understand what I'm saying!!

Posted by: DD on Mar 24, 2008 at 08:01 PM
In my opinion this means the NAACP, themselves think that black boys are the only ones who wear baggy pants with their undies showing...meaning the white boys dress desent..... NAACP really needs to get over themselves.....The NAACP uses the race card for everything which makes no sense what-so-eva.

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