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Seinatra · 02-09-2005, 12:08 PM

Virginia Bill Sets Fine for Low-Riding Pants

Wed Feb 9, 7:05 AM ET - AP

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.

Seems the legislature should have bigger issues to work on.

dawsongirl · 02-09-2005, 10:21 PM

I want a law like that here! I'm tired of seeing these skinny ass ugly boys wearin their pants around their ankles. It's almost as bad as a fat guy showing off his crack.

Pitooey · 02-09-2005, 10:27 PM

I hate seeing those Fat Back Cracks..............

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-09-2005, 11:01 PM

lol

James"Thunder"Early · 02-11-2005, 01:00 PM

The state Senate defeated the bill. the Senators didn't like Virginia becoming a laughing stock.

robyrob · 02-11-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

The state Senate defeated the bill. the Senators didn't like Virginia becoming a laughing stock.

sounds like someone got caught with their pants down

dawsongirl · 02-11-2005, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

sounds like someone got caught with their pants down

TJL · 02-11-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

The state Senate defeated the bill. the Senators didn't like Virginia becoming a laughing stock.

Exactly. That's what West Virginia is for.

I am Roboto · 02-11-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Exactly. That's what West Virginia is for.

EXACTLY.

theshark8777 · 02-11-2005, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Exactly. That's what West Virginia is for.

Good Point.

I am Roboto · 02-11-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by theshark8777

Good Point.

phoebe7165 · 02-11-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Exactly. That's what West Virginia is for.

TJL, you kill me!!

Brent88 · 02-12-2005, 12:03 AM

02-09-2005, 12:08 PM	#1
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	If Yall Are Heading To Virginia, I Suggest You Wear A Belt Virginia Bill Sets Fine for Low-Riding Pants Wed Feb 9, 7:05 AM ET - AP 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. Seems the legislature should have bigger issues to work on.

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02-11-2005, 01:00 PM	#5
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02-09-2005, 10:21 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I want a law like that here! I'm tired of seeing these skinny ass ugly boys wearin their pants around their ankles. It's almost as bad as a fat guy showing off his crack.