Cairo Association of Teachers - Newsletter

CAT Tracks for November 15, 2007 SAG 'N SUE

Let the lawsuits begin...and they will be fast and furious. The only question is whether Pine Lawn officials give in immediately after receiving notice, or whether they actually go to court, spend the big bucks...and lose. Because lose they will!

Don't get me wrong...would love to see an end to "sagging"...but this law will never fly, and will probably only promote MORE sagging as a protest!

Residents in Pine Lawn pull up their pants

PINE LAWN, Mo. (AP) - The new ban on saggy pants in Pine Lawn is receiving a mixed reaction.

Some teens in the community say they should be able to dress how they want, saying they wear saggy pants to express their personal style. But several adults like the community's new policy. They say kids shouldn't wear pants riding so low people can see their underwear.

Aldermen in the St. Louis County suburb decided this week that anyone who wears pants below the waist, exposing underwear or skin, is subject to a $100 fine. Parents face up to a $500 fine or 90 days in jail if they knowingly allow their children to wear overly saggy pants.