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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

No female attire for Morehouse Men and I'm glad

So Morehouse College has officially told their all male student population that you are required to dress like a man while on school grounds or functions sponsored or in association with the institution. What's the problem with that? Shouldn't men want to dress like men? Why all the controversy? Some say it's discrimination of gay people and shouldn't be tolerated. That's a bunch of bull. Being a gay male does not equal dressing like a female (i.e. dresses, skirts, purses, high-heeled shoes, etc. ). This is ridiculous. In my opinion, this policy in no way invades a person's right to a certain lifestyle(who you sleep with is your business), but yet holds you to tradition of being positive role models and carrying yourself like a man should. I'm sorry a man in a dress and high heels is not my idea of what I would expect in any man, and especially not a Morehouse man.

Morehouse college has a rich tradition of teaching men(not just African-American) how to carry themselves and to be productive members of society. Sure some may fall through the cracks, but for the most part being a Morehouse Man is something special and has been for years. This schools has a "right" to uphold those standards they hold dear and deem necessary for success. Apparently men dressing like women while on campus isn't one of them nor should it be.