Klarinet Archive - Posting 000053.txt from 2002/07

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] constitution (was Music vs. drug testing)
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 20:31:40 -0400

At 06:46 PM 7/1/2002 -0500, Kevin Callahan wrote:
>"dress and groom yourself in a manner so as not to arouse suspicion"? It may
>not be my place, as I've been very respecting and accomodating, but that
>sent me falling over laughing. What about "don't judge a book by its cover"?
>I'd like you to say that to some nice christian straight edge punk rockers.
>Yes, they do exist, in fact straight edge means no drugs, no alcohol, and no
>sex until marriage. They're very nice, moral people... but they look like
>Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols, even though their
>thoughts are completely different.

But people DO judge a person by his/her appearance. And the fact that
people spend phenomenal amounts of money on the latest styles of clothing,
etc., PROVES that they KNOW it and are willing to work within that
system. The Christian punk rockers you cite should understand that they
are sending out VERY confusing vibes. If you dress like a bum, people will
assume you are one and treat you accordingly. If a girl dresses like a
slut, she should not be offended when she is propositioned. If you dress
like your favorite punk rock star, complete with tattoos, people will
naturally judge you to be a loser. If you don't like your book reviews,
change your cover. It is much easier than changing human nature.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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