Fort Worth buses crack down on saggy pants (Dallas: school, live)

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Residents who try to board a bus while exposing their rumps can expect to get bumped.
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority is enforcing a new dress code that allows bus drivers to turn away passengers whose pants sag below the waist.
Several riders interviewed took the change in stride, while others said it was an affront to personal expression and hip-hop-influenced fashion. "People are still going to do it. They don't care about the rules," said Jesse Cardona, 20, who lives in north Fort Worth's Diamond Hill area. On Tuesday, Cardona wore baggy black shorts pulled up to the waist, although he said he occasionally wears pants that sag.


Granted I agree with the measures, but I think it does violates our constitutional rights "Freedom of Expression". My question is should these type of policies be enacted state-wide? Since the T is a public institution do they have the legal authority to enact such policies such as a ban on sagging.

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[talkispoison]

This is insanely dumb. Bigger things to worry about.

[loves2read]

now if they could get those bus drivers to police the school dress codes...

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by kdogg817

The Fort Worth Transportation Authority is enforcing a new dress code that allows bus drivers to turn away passengers whose pants sag below the waist.
Granted I agree with the measures, but I think it does violates our constitutional rights "Freedom of Expression". My question is should these type of policies be enacted state-wide? Since the T is a public institution do they have the legal authority to enact such policies such as a ban on sagging.

It is highly questionable whether exposing ones crack expresses anything but bad taste. Freedom of Expression is NOT without limitations. It is legally recognized that Freedom of Expression can be limited when it is harmful or offensive.

It is not uncommon for there to be dress codes in public places and there are laws which prohibit the exposure of certain bodily parts, so this doesn't seem like much of a stretch.

[talkispoison]

Originally Posted by CptnRn

It is highly questionable whether exposing ones crack expresses anything but bad taste. Freedom of Expression is NOT without limitations. It is legally recognized that Freedom of Expression can be limited when it is harmful or offensive.

It is not uncommon for there to be dress codes in public places and there are laws which prohibit the exposure of certain bodily parts, so this doesn't seem like much of a stretch.

Most people that sag, wear basketball shorts and boxers under. No body parts exposed.

[buzzpost]

I can see bikers and runners wearing a lot more revealing, crotch hugging stuff (tights, etc). I can understand this to some degree, but what if a runner wearing tights steps on the bus? What do they say about that?

Kind of curious; the two extremes - loose wearing clothing versus someone who kind of bares it all in figure hugging tights (man or woman).

[k_s]

I don't think this is a Free Speech/Expression issue at all. This is no different than having a dress code at a school/office or place of business (ex. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service).

[JJG]

I'd wish The T would concern themselves with BETTER buses/routes and more alternative forms of transportation. Like, rail....

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by talkispoison

most people that sag, wear basketball shorts and boxers under. No body parts exposed.

most...

[winkosmosis]

It's a safety and sanitary issue. If one of those dumbasses trips and falls as he's getting off the bus, he's probably going to sue the city.