Should people be more modest in their dress?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20638479/ Your thoughts on this lady who was originally asked to change clothes in order to fly on this Southwest flight. Her skirt is very short, and very low....and I can only imagine what shows when her shirt ruffles, or when she sits down. If I had a child, I would be concerned about them seeing such a spectacle. However, is this prudish? Does it really matter what she wears as long as her privates do not show? bikinis on the beach show more....however, that is on the beach..... I'm torn as to my feelings...her right to wear what she wants...our right to not be insulted by seeing her "ladyhood".... Your thoughts?
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I think it is stupid, wear whatever you want.
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I don't look very good in Dresses. But I will take any, or none at all, excuse to wear a kilt.
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Woman that dress like that have no respect for themselves, it is sick and it should not be legal.
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Ugly people should.
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I think the flight attendant that thought she was wearing too little is uppity and needs to get some [sex] whats the big deal? a short skirt but nothing showing ? genitalia wasnt exposed and neither were her boobs. Frankly..I think us women should be able to go topless if men can...I mean its only a chest....... I hope she sues the pants off them (pun intended)
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Why do people make such a fuss over body parts? We all have them and if you dont like what you see don't look. Nudity, as far as I am concerned is much more acceptable than violence on TV. In an airplane.....I can honestly say If her vagina was hanging out I would not want to sit next to her, especially if she was a dirty whore.
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I don't want to see snatch...and most breasts aren't attractive enough for me to look at for a 3 hour flight...wear pants when flying...more comfortable and your ass isn't shining...
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You are sick. There is nothing at all shameful or wrong with the nude human body. It is people that freak out over nudity that are mentally messed up in the head.
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Nope. I'm an old geezer and I think it's time everyone got naked. Woops, I forgot, we are the obese nation. I retract that suggestion.
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Some people shouldn't be allowed to wear shorts by law but it wouldn't be fair to others for some to be modestly dressed. Some fat men I see should wear more. Some young men should wear less. Why did they start that loose clothing trend? To appreciate isn't to lust. I like to see photos of cats hunting in the wild too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh-1JVctSOY ♥Agape♥ ♥Blessed Be♥ ♥=∞
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Yes. I think people should be considerate of all others specially for the sake of children.
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I'd much rather look at her than some fat person. She looked fine and very presentable. I would have no problem with my kids being around her.
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It's all about showing respect. If she had any respect for the people around her, she wouldn't make them feel embarrassed by drawing attention to herself in such a manner. There's nothing wrong with a little modesty and common sense.
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I think the flight attendant was an idiot. She's free to wear what she likes, though the company has the freedom to set rules. If I'm going to fly Southwest in the future, they must assure me that they are not morons better associated with the Taliban than the 21st century. Let her wear what she wants.
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Yes, people should be WAY more modest in their dress. Its getting worse and worse. But I understand your feelings on the beach thing, I've thought through the same things.
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This lady is no "lady". Ladies do not dress like that. She's a bad angel in the flesh, throwing herself headlong into the abyss taking along with her 1/3 of the ogling sick population, just the way her "master/teacher" did! BTW, the beach is an Occasion of sin... avoid going there, if you truly seek modesty. <>< - ooo, someone's been jabbed!! (2 thumbs down??) Truth is stranger than fiction.
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When I clicked on the link, I was expecting fishnet stockings, cleavage and butt crack showing, and an outfit that belongs on a prostitute, but that outfit is not that bad. She has mid-length sleeves, her cleavage isn't showing, and I've seen MUCH smaller skirts on teens at the mall. I've seen shorts, skirts, and slacks that come so far down the hips you can see the girl's butt cleavage and thong, but this outfit doesn't even show a hint of waistline. What's the big deal?
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She's all right. Everyone should have to board planes naked nowadays, that would save a lot of time for security searches. LOL Seriously, what's going on? Some people are blamed because they wear too much, some because they don't wear enough. Please...
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A question you should be asking yourself is why are you insulted? People in this country have far too many hangups. I have to be careful how I dress because you might be insulted? What is wrong with that picture?
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There's nothing wrong with that girl's outfit. It's perfectly acceptable. You don't, to be frank, have a right not to be insulted. So long as she's complying with whatever laws may be in her area about wardrobe, she can wear what she pleases, but I still see nothing wrong with her outfit.
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We all have naked bodies beneath our clothes. We all see this nakedness when we bathe, get dressed, etc. This is nothing new and shoudl not be shocking to children ot anyone else. People of certain cultures in the world spend their entire lives naked and seem to be just fine. A short skirt is no need for alarm. The fashion police are getting more and more out of control. First it was "Pull up those britches, young man" then "Nobody wants to see your thong in those hiphugger jeans, young lady" and now it's "That skirt is too short. Get off my airplane." What next? "Those socks don't match your shirt. Burn in hell!"
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Here, reprinted in it's entirety is my last answer to this same question: 'What is this culture's major malfunction with the human body??? "Modest"? In who's opinion? Yours? Who the freaking hell cares how sexy she looks, and why is it ANYONE'S business? Do we REALLY have nothing better to worry about at this point in history than how short some chick's SKIRT is???? REALLY? Give it a friggin' rest.' People REALLY didn't like that answer last time. I guess obsession with bodies is something like a natural pastime and people want something harmless to be upset and outraged about. You tell me.
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Yeah, of course.. When it comes to people talking about cops ticketing for baggy jeans (government), every one agrees. When it comes to Airlines refusing skimpy outfits (private business), every one is outraged. I say, the government has no right to tell us how not to dress, but private companies have the right to refuse services. She can go with another Airline. However, they should make things clear BEFORE you purchase a ticket, what is allowed, and what is not allowed. If there were no guidelines posted anywhere for her to read, that inappropriate dress will not be tolerated, I think she had every right to board the plane.
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Yes, you are being prudish.
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Bring on the burka! Seems our society is becoming very restrictive (witness the so-called "Patriot Act"), and we certainly have plenty of fundamentalist Christians who would love to make all women stay home and raise the kids. Sounds very draconian, doesn't it? Not too far off from what Islamic nations force women to do. While I agree that Southwest has the right to refuse service, I don't believe that (after seeing the woman's' dress) the woman was dressed provocatively or overtly sexual...someone at Southwest Air really went overboard on the prud factor. Besides, Southwest was known for its scantly-clad stewardesses (back when the babes were called "stews"). Check out the link for a peak at the hot pants worn by Southwest employees!
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This was an interesting video. I don't think this young woman was treated fairly by Southwest. Others dress like this all the time: she was going from one hot city to another. Someone must have complained. Frankly I find Southwest's action surprising. Personally I would have gotten cold in that outfit. I always take a sweater with me on flights and often use the blanket and I'm wearing slacks! Now as far as societal mores, I do think women expose themselves too much in the US today. This leads to unwanted male advances. If you dress like a slut, men think you must be one when you're just trying to be fashionable and attractive.
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Yup, it's prudish. I mean, they're legs. Legs are pretty normal, aren't they? The irony is that in the 60s, airlines gave female stewardesses very short skirts because they were sexy. And turn on an ad for Southwest and you see people strutting around beaches in bathing suites. But someone flies from California to Arizona wearing clothes appropriate for the climate? Can't have that. She's right, Southwest is wrong. I think it's pretty clearcut.
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We should be able to dress or not dress the way we want as long as we are not hurting anybody. This includes overweight people as well. Children will not be hurt by seeing naked adults. The only reason they are affected is due to the adults saying how wrong it is. We have to remember that being naked does not automatically mean lewd behavior.
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We should wear what is appropriate for the situation. What is worn on the beach is not appropriate for an airline flight. As long as we cannot see a person's "privates" he/she can wear what they want most anyplace. However, we would clearly not wear the same thing to a courtroom that we would wear shopping at the grocery store.