The issue of baggy pants is just a small part of a larger issue and epidemic we currently have in America. It is the issue of parents not taking the responsibility of raising their children. It’s not a racial or cultural issue. Those people who want to make all issues racial aren’t ever going to really help America solve any problems, they will just divide us further. When people make the choice to have a child they have to take the responsibility of raising them too. It should not be on the shoulders of the entertainment industry to teach your child how to speak, dress or act. Children are exposed to an immense amount of media today and need the guidance of their parents more than ever. It is your duty as a parent to explain to your children what is acceptable and unacceptable. If you aren’t prepared to teach that information don’t become a parent. You have to make time to be with your child and be the biggest positive influence in his/her life. The entertainment industry didn’t give birth to your child so, it is not their responsibility to raise him/her. Don’t get me wrong there are amazing people who are in the entertainment and media industries who are great to look up to. You are the one who is supposed to help your child distinguish those people who are to be looked up to and those who are to be seen only as entertainers. Though I think baggy pants look terrible and are never to be worn in a situation where you are to look presentable such as at a job, I don’t think that wearing them makes someone a bad person. It is who they are raised to be that makes him/her a good or bad person. I don’t think the government should be spending tax payer’s HARD earned money debating pants size. Just reading some of the responses to this show should open our eyes to the fact that many Americans still cannot properly form sentences or spell words. It’s ridiculous. I believe as Americans we have to be more careful of those people we elect into office with the power to waste our money debating and looking into issues that are solely based on opinion, rather than tackling issues that will resolve problems that affect the quality of American lives. So, stop worrying about the fact that you know what color boxers the guy walking down the street is wearing and start worrying about whether he is educated enough to get a job that can provide food to eat and the ability to pay his bills.
Lastly, I find it amazing how the guests on the show ever thought that they were going to get anything accomplished when during a large portion of the show they were talking over one another, rather than taking turns voicing their opinions. It was very irritating to try to listen to.
Do you think the government should be allowed to keep you from wearing something others may find offensive? A debate is gaining attention across the country: Should baggy pants be banned? You’ve seen them, primarily worn by men: oversized pants hanging so low that sometimes the entire behind shows! Local ordinances in 12 states have banned the low-slung look -– but are they unfairly targeting African-Americans? Dr. Phil speaks with guests on both sides of the debate -- including parents. And, Reverend Al Sharpton and Grammy nominated hip-hip artists the Ying Yang Twins join the show with their views on banning baggy pants. Get up to speed on this issue, before YOU get caught with your pants down!
