Dear Editor,

The resolute decision taken by certain brave police officers to initiate a drive to arrest men engaging in the contemptible act of exposing their underwear in public is commendable. This shows a sense of propriety: that despite corruption being unfolded among their peers, the Force still has members with morals, who yearn for some semblance of decency to be restored to our society. Officers, well done and not a moment too soon! Why should the decadents be allowed to impose their lewd, abhorrent practices on our society while we decent citizens sit and watch its degradation and accept the inherent decline?

In any standard dictionary the word “under” is defined as “below”, “covered”, “lower”, etc. The appropriate use of underwear is therefore obvious. It should not be obvious – not worn on the outside as regular garments.

This despicable “style”, I gather, originated overseas, and defined a “specific” set of prisoners. Since our men have decided to “falla fashion” and edify it, why not give them the privilege to see it through to the end? Place them in suitable facilities where “a it a wear”, make them feel “good”. Why deprive them of this pleasure?

Commendations aside, I must question the police’s plans. Why wasn’t the indecency of women addressed? Remember there should be no semblance of discrimination. “Weh good fi di goose good fi di gander.” Equal opportunities for all. Why deprive one sex of the good fortune of maintaining their fashion sense in a place where it is appreciated?

Some women have taken the men’s fashion trend one step further. Instead of exposing their underwear (thongs) only, they now wear their bare breasts “outta doa” adorning their outfits! When did breasts become “outer wear” except in strip clubs? Isn’t it even offensive to breast-feed in public without covering them? Current exposure, apart from being comical, ridiculous, pitiful and indecent and should be treated as such. Lock them up! There will be many opportunities to display their “wares” in prison. Make them happy!

Officers, you have given us hope. All is not lost. You are determined to restore decorum to our society – a humongous task, but it is attainable and will be gratifying when achieved. After all, it is our civil right to live in a polite, respectable environment and not be subject to these repulsive, distasteful practices.

Juliet Steele

julietmsteele@yahoo.com