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(172,815 posts) Thu Jan 1, 2015, 11:05 PM Jan 2015

Oklahoma Legislator Proposes Hoodie Ban [View all]

I wear hoodies all the time, for warmth. This is ridiculous imo. What's next?

http://time.com/3651529/oklahoma-hoodie-ban/

Oklahoma Legislator Proposes Hoodie Ban
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Similar bans already exist in some places around the country

Oklahoma could join a list of states where it is illegal to wear a hoodie in public, if a state senator’s proposed bill goes through.

Republican state senator Don Barrington has authored a bill to ban wearing a mask, hood or other face-covering in order to hide one’s identity in a public space, Oklahoma’s Channel 6 reports. The measure includes exceptions for holidays and special events like Halloween and religious beliefs.

Similar laws are already on the books in 10 states around the country, including Florida, California, New York and Washington, DC.

Proponents say hoodie bans help deter crime by preventing people from hiding their identity while entering a store or other public space, but critics of the measure argue that such laws restrict free expression and exacerbate problems with racial profiling in communities of color.

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Oklahoma Legislator Proposes Hoodie Ban [View all] babylonsister Jan 2015 OP

Seriously, isn't there some important work which needs to be accomplished. Thinkingabout Jan 2015 #1

Yep, ever so stupid! Guns are OK, but hoodies are dangerous. Just more WTF crap IMO. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2015 #3

Oklahoma legislators are notorious for passing avebury Jan 2015 #22

I've worn hoodies for decades. When it's damn cold outside there's nothing like a hoodie to RKP5637 Jan 2015 #2

try to find something without a hood olddots Jan 2015 #4

OFFS... sakabatou Jan 2015 #5

from the party that is always complaining that there are too many laws Doctor_J Jan 2015 #6

why don't they just come out with what they really want to ban? rbrnmw Jan 2015 #7

He must be mistaking a hood for a mask...NY law does not ban hoodies. Historic NY Jan 2015 #8

So I guess this is a no no yuiyoshida Jan 2015 #12

I hope these people are doing the right thing rurallib Jan 2015 #27

Two reasons for masks... yuiyoshida Jan 2015 #33

madinmaryland proposes an asshat ban for Oklahoma legislators. madinmaryland Jan 2015 #9

That will seriously yuiyoshida Jan 2015 #10

What's next ??? SamKnause Jan 2015 #11

I can just imagine the Republicans in WI trying that. Jackpine Radical Jan 2015 #13

Already have to remove sunglasses/goggles entering the bank I use HereSince1628 Jan 2015 #28

My credit union too. Jackpine Radical Jan 2015 #29

I changed banks when those signs went up Gormy Cuss Jan 2015 #30

Then he's going to have to take away my Giants jacket shenmue Jan 2015 #14

Unless they're hoods from the kkk... BklnDem75 Jan 2015 #15

Cowboy hats first! Comrade Grumpy Jan 2015 #16

And camouflage sofa king Jan 2015 #24

"Similar laws are already on the books in 10 states around the country," this blows my mind. kelliekat44 Jan 2015 #17

Just come up with a uniform for us poor people RandiFan1290 Jan 2015 #18

um yeah SammyWinstonJack Jan 2015 #19

Big gubmint nanny state telling everybody how to dress! MohRokTah Jan 2015 #20

That's going to cause a huge spike in criminal activity on Oklahoma college campuses. tanyev Jan 2015 #21

WTF! It's a perfect choice for cold weather. NutmegYankee Jan 2015 #23

40 years ago we sent good solid Democratic congress critters to congress madokie Jan 2015 #25

Oklahoma legislator proposes ban on parkas Dont call me Shirley Jan 2015 #26

In CA it's only illegal when committing an offense or when trying to evade law enforcement. Gormy Cuss Jan 2015 #31

If someone wants to rob a store I'm sure they upaloopa Jan 2015 #32

The point would be that it's another charge on top of whatever else is charged Gormy Cuss Jan 2015 #34

Lets just all go naked AgingAmerican Jan 2015 #35