Louisiana debates 'Saggy pants' law after man shoots himself

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Officials in a Louisiana city are reconsidering a 2007 ordinance outlawing 'saggy pants' after a man's death in a confrontation with police.

This May 8, 2009 photo shows a man holding up pants that are worn well below the waist, as he walks on a street in Nashville, Tenn. SHREVEPORT, La. -- Officials in a Louisiana city are reconsidering a 2007 ordinance outlawing "saggy pants" after a man's death in a confrontation with police.

Childs' family members have questioned whether he was a threat to the officer, while the police chief has said proper procedure was followed because Childs was armed and considered a threat. Aside from questions of force and policy, however, Childs' death has renewed debate over the saggy pants ordinance. Critics of such laws have long raised doubts about whether they violate constitutional rights to freedom of expression.

 

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Maybe just don’t run from the cops....

Natural selection. Sometimes life lessons are learned through experience. Bet he changes his wardrobe, buys a holster or stoos carrying the firearm. Either way, no laws need to change.

Is no one else surprised this wasn't something that happened in Alabama?

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