I've been thinking a lot about "uniforms" and why I'm so gung-ho for them. I was brainwashed.... in a sense. Yes, I've spent most of my educational years wearing them so I didn't know any better. So I decided to see what the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) had to say. You know they have an opinion about everything leaning toward the Republican view.
The ACLU stepped into a situation in Rhode Island where parents were opposed to the changing of all public schools to require uniforms. The parents said that the uniforms would be too costly and that they wouldn't improve the environment or performance of the students.
I find this lazy of the parents. I mean really... Wal-Mart now sells uniforms. H.E.B (if you're in Texas), Academy... take your pick! Please tell me none of you actually agree with this. I think changing to uniforms is not that serious. But then again, there's always going to be that one parent who has to complain.
I agree to a certain extent. I feel that there is no logical reason for some people to have a negative opinion about uniforms. I wore uniforms in elementary and middle school and could not stand it! However, I knew that I had no choice. when you start gigng people choices then they start to rebel. On the other hand, as far as parents are concerned I agree. Yes, they can get cheap uniforms, but the argument is, why spend money on somethig the kids will only wear during the week, where as if uniforms were not reqired they more fortuante families would save money by not buying the uniforms and allowing the students to wear what is already in their closets. Just a thought!
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