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ClydeR
03-28-2012, 12:11 PM
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) on Wednesday morning was escorted off the House floor after removing his suit jacket to reveal a "hoodie," then putting the hood of his sweatshirt on his head to protest the Trayvon Martin killing in Florida.

More... (http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/218691-rep-bobby-rush-kicked-off-house-floor-for-wearing-hoodie)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ougHdwR8PhI

Should they kick him out of Congress?
Atlanteax
03-28-2012, 12:30 PM
Sighs @ Politicians that are more interested in posturing along with whatever may be the current public hysteria ('outrage outrage rabble rabble')
TheEschaton
03-28-2012, 02:58 PM
Is there a dress code in the House? The seems really "of the people" to me.
Latrinsorm
03-28-2012, 03:01 PM
Is there a dress code in the House? The seems really "of the people" to me.No hats. Clause 5 of rule 17, helloooo: "During the session of the House, a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not wear a hat..."

There's probably also some rule that says you can't keep hollering about Jesus while the speaker is timidly pounding his gavel. Racism.
Parkbandit
03-28-2012, 03:03 PM
Is there a dress code in the House? The seems really "of the people" to me.

You believe members of Congress should be able to wear anything they want? Is there a dress code where you work? What about in court, is there a dress code there?

You're reaching.
Tgo01
03-28-2012, 03:05 PM
After almost a minute and a half of the guy talking over you and ignoring the rules you are trying to enforce "The member is no longer recognized." You get him!
Parkbandit
03-28-2012, 03:07 PM
After almost a minute and a half of the guy talking over you and ignoring the rules you are trying to enforce "The member is no longer recognized." You get him!

Why wouldn't they simply turn off the mic? His 5 minutes of attention whoring would then be over.
TheEschaton
03-28-2012, 03:20 PM
There is technically no dress code in court, no. An uppity judge can hold you in contempt of court for being in jeans and a t-shirt as a lawyer, but I've never seen that tested, personally. I do know lawyers who don't wear ties, sometimes not even a jacket, but that's about the extent of the pushing against.

Justice has no dress code, neither should the representation of the people.
Tgo01
03-28-2012, 03:30 PM
Why wouldn't they simply turn off the mic? His 5 minutes of attention whoring would then be over.

I was wondering the same thing. Even as he's been escorted away you can still hear him through the mic a little.


Justice has no dress code, neither should the representation of the people.

Does the judge have a dress code?
Parkbandit
03-28-2012, 03:33 PM
There is technically no dress code in court, no. An uppity judge can hold you in contempt of court for being in jeans and a t-shirt as a lawyer, but I've never seen that tested, personally. I do know lawyers who don't wear ties, sometimes not even a jacket, but that's about the extent of the pushing against.

Justice has no dress code, neither should the representation of the people.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-16-court-dress-code_N.htm

LA COUNTY DRESS CODE:
Dress code should be business casual, but respectful of the court. Do not wear shorts, halter or tank tops, clothing that exposes the midriff, beachwear, sandals, or clothing with inappropriate graphics, logos or wordings.
Suppa Hobbit Mage
03-28-2012, 03:40 PM
That dude looked really old. I don't give much of a shit about dress code in congress, but I don't think that is the place for what he did. Shouldn't make it a circus event IMO.
Atlanteax
03-28-2012, 04:00 PM
Why wouldn't they simply turn off the mic? His 5 minutes of attention whoring would then be over.

Possibly the whole "Freedom of Speech" (and ability to represent constituents) ?

Probably a difficult balance between avoiding censorship and enforcing decorum/civility.

Side-tangent ... I wonder how the U.S. can be so perceived as an evil empire, if it provides security and enables nation-leaders like Chavez and Ahmadinejad to speak freely and openly at the United Nations (where incidentally I do not think we see any nation-leaders attempting to make 'political statements' while wearing a hoodie).

I reckon it is a similar "everyone gets to represent their constituents, but let us at least exercise professionalism about it"