Just... argh.

Jan 17, 2008 14:02

"Juashaunna Kelly has worn the same uniform for three years without any problems, including at last year's Montgomery Invitational." The "same uniform" being a custom-made unitard worn under a standard track uniform, that lets her conform to standards of modesty and still compete. And now, it's apparently a problem, despite the fact that the rule ( Read more... )

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pseudomute January 17 2008, 22:13:48 UTC
Ahw. That's fail. ._.
I like modesty. And convictions, of all sorts. I think it's bold of her to stick to her guns even if that means getting disqualified. ... I don't see why they would have to disqualify her, really, though.

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halfling_rogue January 17 2008, 22:34:50 UTC
Fucking hell.

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scarlet_pencil January 18 2008, 01:00:30 UTC
That is terrible. What's wrong with trying to be modest now a days, anyway? Especially when it's a matter of respecting her religion. >_

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footseer January 18 2008, 07:03:01 UTC
I really don't see how a full unitard could give and advantage in a track meet. I wonder if they've thought about the fact that if she wore something looser or smaller she would go faster, and be Even Better?

Oh well. Thank you Stupid Buracracy. *hence the avatar* Foolish people can use it so easily for evil, and bigotry.

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