Law, Business, and Society 9th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 44

"Saggin'." Fashion fads come and go, but the current practice of young men wearing their oversized pants well below their waists has infuriated lots of older folks and inspired the city government in Delcambre, Louisiana (population 1,700) to impose a $500 fine or six months in jail on offenders. "It's just unbelievable what they do with their pants," says Carol Broussard, the town's mayor. What's next Are they going to take their pants off completely" 32 The fashion statement apparently originated in prison where belts are forbidden.
a.Do we need a rule forbidding young men from "saggin'" Explain.
b.What concerns/fears motivate the opposition to "saggin'"
c.What constitutional challenges would you raise against the Delcambre ordinance