tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226709110419829326.post127786444448484404..comments2023-07-15T08:59:25.648-04:00Comments on Lead Forward: Lafourche Faux PasGary C. Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490559142677570232noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226709110419829326.post-56239655486599900552007-07-15T12:37:00.000-04:002007-07-15T12:37:00.000-04:00Big props for this one, Gary! Way to put the hater...Big props for this one, Gary! Way to put the haters in their place. I want somebody to call me a thug, be/c they don't like my style. They don't know me. I have a really good job; I am a good parent; I pay my taxes; I own my home; and I do for my community. Who are these narrow-minded bumpkins to judge me? When exactly did God give them the gift of absolute moral clarity? This is just another prejudice moment brought to you by a bunch of ignorant people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226709110419829326.post-4872254131817388132007-07-15T12:11:00.000-04:002007-07-15T12:11:00.000-04:00I read this op-ed, and then I think of my brother ...I read this op-ed, and then I think of my brother who is notorious for his own sagging pants. I know that the first thing out of people's mouths is the word "thug"--but John has never been in trouble. He just likes that look. It is not flattering, but it is a part of his self-expression. You are right in saying that people like him are not the enemy here, and I think that when others assume that they are, those people come to their senses. Compelling folks to raise their pants will not change the hearts and minds of the ones intent on becoming a threat. In fact, there are just as many criminals in Armani suits as there are in FUBU jeans. We just do not talk about them, probably because they contribute to and control political campaigns. And speaking of campaigns, isn't it an election year in Lafourche Parish? Wow, I think that I understand now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226709110419829326.post-31690125715520637832007-07-15T12:01:00.000-04:002007-07-15T12:01:00.000-04:00G, you really know how to crush 'em with words, eh...G, you really know how to crush 'em with words, eh? And I thought that, as a Repub, you'd support something like this, no? How is it you would advocate this kind of loose morality? Anyway I don't know if I can say I agree here. If you do not draw a line, then where's it end? Will we see girls strolling around with their asses cheeks hanging out? I know that there are risks in combatting this phenomenon, but perhaps for the sake of decency some government should take them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226709110419829326.post-20549939969377324792007-07-15T11:54:00.000-04:002007-07-15T11:54:00.000-04:00I do not like to see it when people have their pan...I do not like to see it when people have their pants sagging below their asses, but like you, I am unsure if I can support this type of ban. It seems that no one pays attention to the fact that these people will have to grow up, get real jobs, and adopt a decent appearance. It is likely that they will grow out of it on their own, and governments probably do not need to assume another paternal role in the lives of its people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226709110419829326.post-28336472235059295862007-07-15T11:50:00.000-04:002007-07-15T11:50:00.000-04:00As one of those "kids", I totally agree with you, ...As one of those "kids", I totally agree with you, Gary. Who are these people to tell me how to dress? Maybe if they would stop worrying about the wrong shit, then we would get things done. Or maybe they are incapable of getting things done, so they have to create other problems that really were not problems at all. Hm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com