Real Life Fashion Police

A recent article reported that police in Flint, Michigain are “saying no to crack”... and they’re not talking about the drug. Police Chief David Dicks announced in late June that the city of Flint would begin arresting people whose pants were “too baggy”. Apparently Flint finds baggy pants extremely offensive. With the implementation of the laws, Chief Dicks released a statement saying: "This immoral self expression goes beyond free speech; it rises to the crime of indecent exposure/disorderly persons." This is considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by three months in jail and a fine of up to $500!

Just recently representatives from Flint’s police force issued this guide to remind its citizens to obey the law when getting dressed in the morning!

Personally, I think the embarrassment of walking around with your butt exposed is punishment enough. Plus, what about girls? Obviously this crackdown (no pun intended) is aimed at younger men. I’ve seen way more girls guilty of this “indecent exposure” and not for baggy pants.

Naturally, many citizens of Flint are outraged, and argue that Dicks and the rest of the police force are violating the First Amendment. Which brings us to the question: should the law be able to say what you can or can’t wear?? Most say no, claiming that there are more important issues that police should be dealing with. I couldn’t agree more. Here’s a thought- maybe the Flint police should focus on its murder rate, which is 3 times the national average just a few years ago. Or maybe a separation of fashion and state is in order?