[mechanicalbrain]

This post is going to be two parts. One: Yes and this has been mentioned but after thinking about it fact is that that is a job and you work at the company willingly. When you get a job you agree to the rules of the company (and I'm amazed how far these rules go especially in terms of privacy). I understand it also if you go to a private school because you have to willingly go their and agree to the rules in place at the school. However a uniform mandate in a public school seems a little too far (however i know some people differ in opinion and i fully respect that). Unless their is a clear safety or educational hazard as their is with certain clothing that is appropriately banned i don't see why a uniform should be enforced. The truth is i have no problem with uniforms if its necessary, but every reason i have heard so far has failed to justify such a step to me. In my opinion the freedom of clothing has nothing to do with individuality, look at how many kids wear brand names (theirs even ones for people who claim to be antisocial), it has to do with a freedom to express ourselves. Two: The notion that certain clothing promotes gang violence is like when people contribute violent games or harsh music to the actions of the child. Case point if you had a friend offer you a smoke would you do it. if you didn't its because your life values conflict with action. However if you do its because you made the choice. You weren't forced to by aggressive add campaigns or coerced by subliminal advertising! I know that isn't exactly completely about the topic but i wanted to dissect one of the chief arguments. When you hear something that sounds reasonable apply logic to it and make your own decisions carefully instead of what others tell you to be true (the same goes for this post). If you read this and find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with me before you get to this sentence please reread the post and carefully think about the things I'm talking about.