Pros And Cons Of Saggy Pants

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In Kansas City, Missouri, there has been a movement against saggy pants. Residents of Kansas City feel disrespected by the way citizen carry themselves. People are tired of being offended by the showing of people underwear and are trying to take a stand against it. Positive leaders are trying to gain signatures to proposed a ballot against saggy pants. If the ballot is approved then anyone caught will be fined for showing their undergarments.
There are many pros that come with sagging pants. When rappers and basketball players participate in this public display then they bring popularity to this style. Young kids and teenagers began to imitate these rappers and basketball players to gain the same popularity. People believe to fit in the urban

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