2006-08-29 13:54:04 · 12 answers · asked by cisneros926 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well in school yes but in public no, as long as it is reasonable.
2006-08-29 13:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by agrace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Governments do not have "rights." They have "powers." Only the people have rights. As the Declaration of Independence says, government derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Thus, if we, the people, give government the power to tell us what to wear, then government has the power. But if we don't give it to them, then they don't have it.
Sometimes, governments take action illegitimately. This occurs when the people have not consented to something, but government does it anyway.
Sometimes, the people in an area will clamor for restrictions on clothing as a way to reduce gang violence. In such cases, a city might pass a law that outlaws certain gang colors or particular pieces of clothing. But these laws don't generally tell you what to wear -- they tell you what NOT to wear.
2006-08-29 21:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Scott K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as it does not infringe on someone elses right, or present a safety hazard. Or is indecent.
you may wear what you want,
However if you are a student in school all bets are off.
2006-08-29 20:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by deltaxray7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What planet are you from...Of course, the government has that right! What, do you think that we live in a "Free, Democratic" country?
2006-08-29 21:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are showing too much i believe yes. i mean its not like the movies were you choose to see inappropriate clothing. if you are out in the public people have no choice when they see you. they can look away but they still saw you. but if your talking about a style (goth ect) then no.
2006-08-29 20:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Independent 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure thing. If you work for them, they can tell you what to wear.
2006-08-31 18:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by JAMES11A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Freedom of expression.
2006-08-29 21:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No not as long as it is not a safety or health matter.
2006-08-29 21:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes if you post dumb questions on YAHOO.
2006-09-02 17:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by daydoom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, as long as you are not being indecent in public
2006-08-29 20:59:19 · answer #10 · answered by zrogerz69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋