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cacman Offline
#1 Posted:
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Bill Would Ban Saggy Pants in South Carolina

The proposed bill would make it illegal to wear your pants below your hips.

South Carolina lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill to ban saggy pants throughout the state.

House Bill 4957 would make it illegal for a person to expose their skin or underwear by wearing their pants "three inches below the crest of his ileum" —the top of the hips.

Violation fines equal just enough to buy that much needed belt: $25 for a first offense; $50 or three hours of community service for a second offense; and $75 or six hours of community service for a third or subsequent offense.

Violations wouldn't be considered criminal or delinquent, or put state college or university financial assistance at risk.

Three Midlands lawmakers co-sponsored the bill: Jimmy Bales (D-Richland), Richard Martin (R-Newberry) and Russell Ott (D-Calhoun).

Other co-sponsors include Robert Brown (D-Charleston), Wendell Gilliard (D-Charleston), Joseph Jefferson Jr. (D-Berkeley County), Linda Bennett (R-Charleston County), Carl Anderson (D-Georgetown), Steven Wayne Long (R-Spartanburg) and Robert Williams (D-Georgetown).

The bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee.

A similar ordinance was passed in Timmonsville in July 2016, where third-time offenders could pay a $100-600 fine.

http://www.wcnc.com/article/news/bill-would-ban-saggy-pants-in-south-carolina/521245721
teedubbya Offline
#2 Posted:
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It would be easier to just raise the altitude of South Carolina
Gene363 Offline
#3 Posted:
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Idiotic waste of time, we do not need the government telling us how to live, especially how to dress.
bgz Offline
#4 Posted:
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Seriously... what a waste, sagging pants was so 2 decades ago.
SteveS Offline
#5 Posted:
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bgz wrote:
Seriously... what a waste, sagging pants was so 2 decades ago.


Guess they're a bit behind the fashion curve in the low country ...
Buckwheat Offline
#6 Posted:
Joined: 04-15-2004
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Gene363 wrote:
Idiotic waste of time, we do not need the government telling us how to live, especially how to dress.


I'm so glad that every other problem has been solved in SC so they could tackle this dire problem. ram27bat
Gene363 Offline
#7 Posted:
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I just emailed our SC State Representative and Senator.

House bill, “Bill 4957 would make it illegal for a person to expose their skin or underwear by wearing their pants “three inches below the crest of his ileum” —the top of the hips.” but in case this issue comes up, please kill it.

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I don’t like the how some people dress, but we don’t need to legislate dress rules or burden law enforcement with enforcing such nonsense, besides suspects are probably easier to catch with their pants falling down. In spite of being a cranky old white guy, this notion sounds raciest and it could be used against women in beach environments or even (eye roll) Was-Mart.

My apologies for bothering with this nonsense and I did send the same email to (both Representative and Senator)
dstieger Offline
#8 Posted:
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Bipartisanship!
bgz Offline
#9 Posted:
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Actually, I don't think this law is targeting gang bangers, I think it's targeting hillbillies with plumber azz.

While they're at it, they should add to the bill: no yoga pants or tight leggings for anyone over 180 lbs.
opelmanta1900 Offline
#10 Posted:
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180? Chubby chaser...
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#11 Posted:
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Ridiculous. What a waste of time and effort. They should be ashamed of themselves.
bgz Offline
#12 Posted:
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
180? Chubby chaser...


I think that's about the point where the cellulite starts turning in to moon craters... plus that will keep most guys out of them too :D
teedubbya Offline
#13 Posted:
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dstieger wrote:
Bipartisanship!



gateway to transpartisanship
Gene363 Offline
#14 Posted:
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teedubbya wrote:
gateway to transpartisanship


I don't about that, but I do know bipartisanship means someone is getting screwed, taxpayers mostly.
DrafterX Offline
#15 Posted:
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tMwhl4IrPNc

Mellow
RMAN4443 Offline
#16 Posted:
Joined: 09-29-2016
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bgz wrote:
Actually, I don't think this law is targeting gang bangers, I think it's targeting hillbillies with plumber azz.

While they're at it, they should add to the bill: no yoga pants or tight leggings for anyone over 180 lbs.

What are you trying to do.......no more Moose Knuckle?????????Anxious
thurson Offline
#17 Posted:
Joined: 06-26-2004
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SteveS wrote:
Guess they're a bit behind the fashion curve in the low country ...


I did not foresee this as a problem when we moved here 3 years ago. Thank God I live in the Upstate!
Gene363 Offline
#18 Posted:
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I got a response from our SC Representative, it say a lot more than the words alone:

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Thank you for the email. Remember folks can file a Bill that says anything. But those kind will never see the light of day.
Thank you,

Bill
William M. "Bill" Hixon
S.C. House District 83
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