why do people hate my uniform?
445661
I was in NJROTC, and we wern't liked because of the association with the military. More liberal school have worse problems. I am now in the Marines, so just know that when you decide to go Annapolis or West Point, for the most part you will be appreciated for your service while at the same time getting spit on by the super liberals
437530
Pro- It deters from weird dressers and otherwise inappropriate attaire. People look the same and you can tell who the employees are. \n\nCons- not all people look good in a uniform. In a business setting they do not look professional.
515559
Most people don't, but I had to wear a uniform up through 8th grade, and follow a fairly strict dress code up through high school.  I don't now in college, and I'm glad for that, but I think it was really useful when I was younger.  My schools were comparatively small, and the cliques weren't fun.  It was good not to have to worry what other people would think about the clothes I wore.  Though I don't know if I would have said so at the time, I think it might also have kept us just a little more focused on the academics.
13890
school systems think it's a good idea beacause they think it's a new idea and that's good enough for them... wrong! i first heard about these uniforms by reading old 1930's news reels, of course it was a little difficult to understand because the narration was in german. -george carlin\n\nschool uniforms make kids uncomfortable and that makes for a bad learning environment and high tension among the students
1125454
I was one of those who mocked my compatriots.  As a Submariner, I was a "bubble head", the surface Navy were targets, or Pukes.  Marines, "Jarheads"....the list goes on.  In part it is just the banter and good nautured ribbing of other branches, to make yourself or your branch better.  I suppose there are those who really dislike other branches, but I never met one.  I don't think in eight years I saw anyone say one of those names in anger.
179953
Oh US History question right?\n\nI believe the police disliked them because they thought they (mostly Latinos) were protesting the war (i believe it was WWII) since at that time people were supposed to be supporting the war by giving money for war efforts. Since the zoot suit wearers bought these clothes that cost money, many thought they should be using that money instead to help with the war effort instead of buying flashy clothes.
789026
Don't join.  Every job from office clerk to mechanic can be sent to where the combat is.  Just because you aren't in an infantry unit doesn't mean the terrorists won't be trying to kill you.  Wearing the uniform isn't about looking good; it's about defending a way of life.  Don't feel bad if this is not for you.  There are other ways to be patriotic without fighting.  Just being a good citizen and not breaking the law shows that you want something better for your country.
374799
stop caring wut these losers think. if u wanna wear black, wear it. lables are lables boo. i'm alot of things. and there will always be someone who doesnt like you. forget them. ive had people call me emo, goth, prep, loner, loser, nerd, sk8er and punk. and so lol i have as many people liking me as i do have people hate me. \n\nur cool \n\nthats all you need to kno\n\npick me for best answer please? lol i worked hard to answer ur question. \n\nblack is cool, mysterious, and somtimes sexy.\n\nrock\non
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The standard arguments are that they  reduce social friction,\nsave money, make it easier to identify students and non students, help establish a studious atmosphere, increase school spirit and focus more attention on education.\nI know you asked for positive arguments  but I'd like to share my experiences.\n My experience with public schools that required uniforms was that  none of these  arguments actually  held up in real use  over time. Social friction etc. still occurs, We found that the  Uniforms were so poorly made that they tore and  wore out  in a  very short  time even  before being outgrown which happened 3 or 4 times in a school year.  Uniforms are only available in a limited range of sizes,  small and large children had extreme difficulty finding uniforms.  They were so uncomfortable that  many children could not study.\n The local schools still have uniform requirements and originally there was almost 100% compliance now  8 years after  instituting mandated  uniforms  over 80% of students get waivers and wear  regular clothing  only kindergartners and first graders  actually tend to wear the uniforms.
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This is totally doing your homework for you, and its so easy!  Go to yahoo news and do a search on dress codes, newspaper.  Go to the libary and look for a book on self-esteem, they will always talk about how important it is to look and feel good, and project your true self.  That is a great source for wearing what you want.  And website...try a blog where someone has written about how much it sucks to have to wear a uniform.  It is personal and online.  Good luck
879335
First of all, the phrase "dress punk" is one of the most fucking stupid things I've ever heard.  You seem to be suggesting that people can't do or wear what they want, and can only wear the punk "uniform" if they completely abide by the laws of the stereotype.  If you're so punk, why are you so obsessed with labels? \n\nSecondly, the fact that there even is such a thing as punk clothes is insanely depressing.  Punk is NOT supposed to be about fitting into a fucking stereotype.\n\nYou're right though- it's the way you act that makes you punk, if you wanna call it that.  I'm a fan of punk music- and I'm not talking about modern crap like Green Day or Fall Out Boy.  I think punk as a subculture is kickass- it had a drive and a purpose.  It had ideals.  Punk as a stereotype, though- as a trend or a fashion statement- pisses me off.  While you might assume that because I dislike punk as a fashion statement that I also dislike people who "dress punk", that's not the case.  I don't believe in the phrase "dress punk".  People can dress however the hell they want.  If they like the look, whatever.  But if they're doing it in order to look punk because they think it's cool, that's fucked up.\n\nI'm honestly not trying to insult you, so I'm sorry if it came off that way.  I was a little pissed at first, but I really can't blame you for your statement.  I'm just trying to make a point...  I don't consider myself punk, but I listen to punk music, my hair is dyed bright red, I wear a lot of black, and I've got a thing for leather, and because of that some people jump to the conclusion that I'm trying to make myself look punk in order to be cool.  I'm not.  I like punk music.  I dyed my hair for fun, and for myself- not anyone else.  I like extremes, and black is an extreme.  And honestly, who doesn't like leather (except for vegetarians, who are some of the coolest people in the world)?  And another thing- I probably could call myself punk if I wanted to, and I wouldn't piss off too many people.  But the point is, I don't want to.  I don't feel the need to cram myself into some label, because I'm not that predictable.  There's more to me than that.  \n\nI don't know if I'm making sense, but there it is.  And uh...  after rereading this, I realized my first paragraph or two may have been a little harsh.  While I won't edit it, I will apologize if I came off as a bitch.  I don't know you, and I can't really judge you.
416057
yes and no... I guess it gives equality to all the kids, no ones teased for not having the latest trainers or jeans and eliminates alot of problems. theres also the stereotype seperation of the groups formed by the way people dress 'the goths' 'the grungers' 'the chavs' etc. \n\nOn the other hand I like to wear my own clothes, it makes oyu who you are and uniforms could be interpreted as society trying to make us all the same, boring, not independant...\n\nthere ya go :P
433785
I hate to admit it cause it's kinda harsh but you're right, and if we're gonna be told that we can't wear patriotic attire in our schools because it's offensive to some? Go back to your Country! We have American pride!!!
1022549
Yeah that sounds like it really sucks.  Maybe you should be nice to them and they won't be mean to you.  I mean what does the name of your high school, or you're the best running back have to do with people being mad at you.  Maybe its because you go around saying that you are the best running back and maybe you aren't that good.
71453
Uniforms take away an important part of individuality. What's more they don't address the real problems at schools. They just mask them with costumes.
221086
That's a hard question.  People discriminate because they are uncomfortable with something which they are not.  People do it both intentionally and unintentionally.  \n\nLet's look at this from a more simplistic view.  Baseball.  You have two teams.  The Cubs and the Cardinals.  You live in Central Illinois where you are the same distance from St. Louis and from Chicago.  Both your parents are Cubs fans.  You are raised to be a Cubs fan.  Ironically enough, everyone else on your street love the Cardinals.  Your neighbor invites you to a Cubs/Cards game in Chicago.  Your neighbor is all dressed in Cardinals gear whereas you are all dressed in Cubs gear.  Outside the stadium, people are going to stare your neighbor down, yell at him, call him names, heck, even spit on him for no other reason than THEY HATE CARDINAL FANS.  They will justify their hatred with whatever means they can ie, baseball statistics.  Even you find yourself a bit embarassed to be around your friend. Oddly enough, if he would just change his cloths no one would know your neighbor was a Cardinal Fan, he wouldn't be treated any differently.\n\nNow, let's step back and look at your question in relation to this explanation.  People do not like what's different from them, ONLY WHEN THEY REALIZE IT'S DIFFERENT.  Because people don't like to feel uncomfortable, they have to justify how they feel for comfort.  This is why people use the Bible (or other religious books) to say "this is God's way".  If you could change the way you were, everything would be fine, but I agree with you in the fact that you can't change who you love like you can change from a Cardinals shirt to a Cubs shirt.\n\n\nThen again, find a die hard baseball fan and ask him/her to change their favorite team.
776317
You have a rather bitter attitude towards the English. I hear this type of hatred from all of our colonies, and have learned to live with the English burden of being superior to all other races. Some nations can take a wind-up, others get drunk and bemoan their birthright. I am entitled to wear the tartan, but never will as I am totally straight, what others do is fine by me!