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Merika · 02-09-2005, 02:25 PM

Fayebelle sent me this in email. I thought it was a timely article. I'm not sure why they are trying to make it a Democratic/Republican or Black/White issue. I think people of all parties and color are tired of looking at BUTTS all over the pace. LOL!

Va. Bill Sets Fine for Low-Riding Pants

Wed Feb 9, 7:05 AM ET

RICHMOND, Va. - Virginians who wear their pants so low their underwear shows may want to think about investing in a stronger belt.

The state's House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday authorizing a $50 fine for anyone who displays his or her underpants in a "lewd or indecent manner."

Del. Lionell Spruill Sr., a Democrat who opposed the bill, had pleaded with his colleagues to remember their own youthful fashion follies.

During an extended monologue Monday, he talked about how they dressed or wore their hair in their teens. On Tuesday, he said the measure was an unconstitutional attack on young blacks that would force parents to take off work to accompany their children to court just for making a fashion statement.

"This is a foolish bill, Mr. Speaker, because it will hurt so many," Spruill said before the measure was approved 60-34. It now goes to the state Senate.

The bill's sponsor, Del. Algie T. Howell, has said constituents were offended by the exposed underwear. He did not speak on the floor Tuesday.

Spruill and Howell, also a Democrat, are both black.

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Merika Retired Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 13,268	Fines For Low Riding Pants Fayebelle sent me this in email. I thought it was a timely article. I'm not sure why they are trying to make it a Democratic/Republican or Black/White issue. I think people of all parties and color are tired of looking at BUTTS all over the pace. LOL! Va. Bill Sets Fine for Low-Riding Pants Wed Feb 9, 7:05 AM ET RICHMOND, Va. - Virginians who wear their pants so low their underwear shows may want to think about investing in a stronger belt. The state's House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday authorizing a $50 fine for anyone who displays his or her underpants in a "lewd or indecent manner." Del. Lionell Spruill Sr., a Democrat who opposed the bill, had pleaded with his colleagues to remember their own youthful fashion follies. During an extended monologue Monday, he talked about how they dressed or wore their hair in their teens. On Tuesday, he said the measure was an unconstitutional attack on young blacks that would force parents to take off work to accompany their children to court just for making a fashion statement. "This is a foolish bill, Mr. Speaker, because it will hurt so many," Spruill said before the measure was approved 60-34. It now goes to the state Senate. The bill's sponsor, Del. Algie T. Howell, has said constituents were offended by the exposed underwear. He did not speak on the floor Tuesday. Spruill and Howell, also a Democrat, are both black.