Louisiana Boardwalk Enforces Dress Code And Gets Sued

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A Shreveport couple are suing Louisiana Boardwalk and Bossier City over the enforcement of the shopping areas dress code, which they claim unfairly targets blacks.
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[Rough Rider]

The Fullers allege that a security guard targeted them when they walked into the shopping center, telling Demarcus to straighten his hat and Patrick to pull up his pants.

So here's the deal.. Now if someone got into trouble for wearing his hat the wrong way or what ever, that IS a bit much.. BUT if he was walking around with his pants fixing to fall off, like I see too much of, then sure run them off.

I appreciate what they are trying to do over there at the Boardwalk, creating a safe place for families to shop and dine etc.. And if their Code of Conduct says "NO SAGGING" that's exactly what it means. And I don't care what your color is.

Code of Conduct:

1. Appropriate attire at all times. Shirt and shoes are required - No exposed underwear, hats worn backwards, dew rags, baggy pants below waist, brimless hats, bandanas, or gang colors
2. Gang related dress and activities are prohibited.
3. No disorderly, disruptive conduct or behavior that endangers others -- skateboarding, roller blades, bicycles, radios, cat calls, profanity, etc.
4. Any federal, state, or local criminally recognized act is prohibited.
5. No picketing, distributing handbills, soliciting, or petitioning without
6. No pets allowed.
7. Use trash receptacles.
8. No loitering, blocking storefronts/escalators, or walking groups
9. School truancy policy enforced.
10. No alcoholic beverages may be consumed beyond the restaurant's
11. Smoking prohibited in the parking structure. (Ord. #21 of 2005 City of Bossier City)
12. No firearms or other weapons are allowed, regardless of whether bearer
13. This list is not all inclusive and may be modified at any time by the management.

which i agree with for the most part.. but "Brimless hats" what is that about ? and what's wrong with bandanas .. but I do recognize the problem with "Gang Colors" and the trouble that could cause, and I guess that's where the poblem with bandanas come in..

but these signs are posted throughout the Boardwalk area.. if it's what they want, I suppose they have the right to refuse service to whoever if they go against it.. just like a restaraunt that might requre suit and tie ?

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by Rough Rider

which i agree with for the most part.. but "Brimless hats" what is that about ? and what's wrong with bandanas .. but I do recognize the problem with "Gang Colors" and the trouble that could cause, and I guess that's where the poblem with bandanas come in..

Dunno, but maybe it is because to be completely politically correct they cannot pick on the saggers (primarily black?) without picking on the biker hippies (primarily white?) in order to be fair? Everybody must give up something... Just try to outlaw Birka’s and see what happens! Speaking of “brimless hats”, what is a jewish “kippah”? (skull cap) Are those illegal to wear at the boardwalk? Or does that depend on how someone wears it?

Originally Posted by Rough Rider

if it's what they want, I suppose they have the right to refuse service to whoever if they go against it.. just like a restaraunt that might requre suit and tie ?

Personally I think Hooters should require topless attire! ;-) It only seems fitting…

[kansast]

Originally Posted by rhertz

Personally I think Hooters should require topless attire! ;-) It only seems fitting…

Hooters makes a great Hooterburger

[Meet Bob]

Meet Bob...

[Al Swearengen]

What part of the rule did they not understand? If youre walking around with your underwear showing or your ballcap on askew you will be asked to leave, end of story! Being black doesnt have a damn thing to do with it, but lets cut right thru the crap and admit its mostly blacks that dress that way. Frankly, people are tired of seeing this sort of thing. I know they had problems at Pierre Bossier Mall with groups of similarly dressed teens and young adults sitting on the plantars in the middle of the walkways with their legs stretched out so that shoppers have to step over them, as if daring someone to say something about it. I used to work as a security guard at South Park Mall, and I can tell you this sort of thing is exactly what led to that mall's demise. People go to malls with their families to shop and have a good time, not to encounter a bunch of shiftless worthless malcontents with chips on their shoulders looking to start something. Lets show our support for the security guards and police officers that do a damn fine job of keeping the riff-raff in check at all of our public areas. I visited the boardwalk myself for the very first time last weekend, and I was as impressed as hell with the high-profile presence of Bossier City's finest. Dont be afraid to walk up to these folks and let them know you appreciate them.

Now, I DO have a problem with rule#12 which states that no weapons will be allowed, regardless of whether the bearer has a permit. This is the height of idiocy if you think about it. First of all, that rule isnt going to deter the bad guys from carrying weapons. And for that reason and that reason alone the rule should be scrapped. Because sure as hell, when some nutcase decides to go on a shooting spree there, itll be at the exact moment that the police and security types are at the other side of the boardwalk, and by the time they make their way to that location itll be too damn late to do anything about all the dead bystanders. See, theres something you all need to understand about the police and that is that they are a REACTIONARY force. Once in a while they prevent bad things from happening, but they usually get there after the damage has been done. Security guards are a PROPHYLACTIC force, but its hard to tell who the bad guys are until they show their hands(and by "bad" I dont mean some punk with his hat on backwards and showing off his panties, I mean the really dangerous ones). I know what Im talking about because Ive been a security guard for about 13 years now. Thats why I carry a concealed handgun with me EVERYWHERE I go. I even applied for and purchased a permit that allows me to have the weapon concealed on my person. Each applicant for these permits has his/her background checked out thoroughly and is given a block of instruction(classroom and range) on the rules and regulations of concealed weapons carry. I took the time and expense to do this because (1.) as a law-abiding citizen I wanted to exercise my 2nd amendment rights and NOT get arrested for doing so and (2.) because since I dont rate having a Secret Service detail surrounding me, I know damn good and well that I cant count on someone else to protect myself and my loved ones 24/7. So lets not throw the baby out with the bath water here.

[kansast]

Originally Posted by Meet Bob

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Looks like Bob is in trouble !!

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[BlanchardIndian]

I am a minority and I have visited the Boardwalk several times. I have felt safer at the Boardwalk than any other shopping center in Shreveport. I attribute this to the EXCELLENT Police Protection provided by Bossier P.D. I am vehemently against most of the dress fads of today. I applaud the measures established by the Boardwalk and I would like to see the guidelines they have adopted by more public places.

I am not fully aware of all of the circumstances surrounding the law-suit but I find it very hard to believe that the officers did what has been alleged.

[geodood]

Originally Posted by BlanchardIndian

I attribute this to the EXCELLENT Police Protection provided by Bossier P.D.

I know a few law enforcement officers and I applaude the tough job they do. Few jobs have such high exposure to law suits compared to the relatively low pay they receive in exchange. I would not want that job for sure. I know one Bossier officer who became involved in a case and was sued and became very disillusioned with the system. He ended up quiting BPD and becoming a salesman for a year or two. But now he is an officer again in Arkansas. I guess you just can't keep a good man down.