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Proposed Oklahoma state law outlaws wearing hoodies in public
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:14 am
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:14 am
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What say you fellow OTers?
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It could soon be illegal for folks in Oklahoma to wear clothing that covers their faces, including hooded sweatshirts, a.k.a. "hoodies."
It's already illegal to wear such clothing during the commission of a crime.
But a Republican state senator has introduced an amendment to ban people from hiding their identity in public in general.
That proposal is drawing mixed reactions.
"If somebody is out running, especially in this kind of weather, where it's cold, drizzly, you might be inclined to wear your hoodie while you're at Lake Hefner," says attorney James Siderias.
There are already laws in Oklahoma preventing hoodies during a crime.
"21 OS 13 01 has always made it a crime to wear a hoodie or some sort of disguise during the commission of criminal offense," Siderias says.
Now, a proposal for an amendment to that law could make it illegal to hide your identity in any public place.
The fine for your fashion crime - $500!
"I think this is a violation of an individual's right to chose what they want to wear as long as it doesn't violate the realm of public decency and moral values, and I think that this could be very problematic," Siderias says.
Senator Don Barrigton authored the amendment.
He says they want to help victims of robberies, "Oklahoma businesses want state leaders to be responsive to their safety concerns, and this is one way we can provide protection."
"I think the legislature is just trying to make Oklahoma a little bit safer, and in doing so, I think they just over-reached a little bit," Siderias says.
Hooded sweatshirt owner Tracy Wehagen said, "They might have personal issues for keeping them on, they might have a bad hair day or maybe they have cancer or their losing their hair, you just don't know why."
Another hoodie owner said, "I don't think that solution will work, I just think that will cause a little more tension within the community, it probably will be a reason for cops to mess with more people wearing hoodies."
The amendment does provide exceptions to the rule.
It would not apply to people dressing up for halloween, masquerade parties or parades.
People required to cover their faces because of religious beliefs as well as people who have to cover their faces for safety or medical purposes or for protection from the weather would also be exempt.
What say you fellow OTers?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:34 am to Hillborn 22
what sane person would live in Oklahoma?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:36 am to Hillborn 22
If someone is going to rob a business I doubt they will care about this law
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:47 am to Hillborn 22
How the frick are these retards getting voted into State positions of power? It's getting worse all over.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:53 am to Hillborn 22
Terrible lol.
*In before liberals scream racism.
*In before liberals scream racism.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:56 am to Hillborn 22
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But a Republican state senator has introduced an amendment to ban people from hiding their identity in public in general.
In his perfect world, he would have an amendment that would ban all black people from the state, except those who play for OU, OSU, and OKC Thunder.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 6:14 am to Hillborn 22
This will solve all the crime problems.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 6:18 am to Hillborn 22
my three year old was wearing a hoodie at the park this weekend. would I get fined for that?
and I am so glad it is already illegal to wear certain clothing while committing a crime. I feel safer at night because of that
and I am so glad it is already illegal to wear certain clothing while committing a crime. I feel safer at night because of that
Posted on 1/5/15 at 6:29 am to Hillborn 22
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What say you fellow OTers?
its dumb
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:06 am to Hillborn 22
Until the whole Travon thing, I was unaware hoodies were perceived as a black thing or a troubled youth thing. I see kids wearing them all the time. I don't get how a hoodie is suddenly some big negative thing. My kids have several each. From school sweatshirts to A&F and Gap. And when it's cold, they actually put them on their heads!!!!! My kids might be thugs.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:07 am to Hillborn 22
Liberals always trying to take away personal freedoms.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:48 am to Hillborn 22
Reminder to self -- if ripping off a liquor store in okie, don't wear a hoodie... that's illegal.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:54 am to Hillborn 22
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It's already illegal to wear such clothing during the commission of a crime.
I don't think people breaking a law will care about breaking another one. That's a dumb fricking law.
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 7:55 am
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:27 am to Hillborn 22
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That proposal is drawing mixed reactions.
This is the part of the story that is really sad.
Mixed? Really?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:34 am to Hillborn 22
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It's already illegal to wear such clothing during the commission of a crime.
This seems redundant. The crime being committed is already illegal.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:49 am to Hillborn 22
Edited.
Just read the proposal. I can't believe people get paid to write this garbage
Actual proposal.
Just read the proposal. I can't believe people get paid to write this garbage
Actual proposal.
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 9:22 am
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:48 am to Hillborn 22
quote:Another "small-government" Republican getting exposed for his hypocrisy.
But a Republican state senator has introduced an amendment to ban people from hiding their identity in public in general.
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