Droopy Drawers

Young black men.  Scary.

Our nation has had another difficult week what with the Ferguson, Missouri events which have caused us Floridians to relive the Travon Marin tragedy.  Nationwide, there has been some good discussion about how to address our racial divide in more positive and creative ways and, perhaps, how police departments might modify their pursuit of macho, intimidating images.

White men of all ages.
Funny.

For instance, my beloved little village, Winter Park, Florida, has a tank.  I know this because I see it from time to time in the annual Christmas parade.

 Florida legislators haven't done much to address our racial problems but they've made great advances in Florida's "Droopy Drawers" law.  By the way, this law is being sponsored by Gary Siplin and Hazell Rogers, both black democrats.

While droopy pants may seem like a trivial and harmless issue, when they're worn by young black men, it scares us.  So something must be done.

On the other hand, when they're worn by white guys, it's funny.

Norge Repairman Dan Aykroyd
on SNL.  Very funny.  

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