DO PHOTOS OF CLOTHES PROMOTE VIOLENCE?

As educators, we look to the media to help us promote a positive self-image within our community. We found the article advertising gang attire and body language to be detrimental in that it sent the wrong message to our students. It seemed to be promoting the acceptance of gang behavior and certainly will not help in the rebuilding of Los Angeles.

THE FACULTY OF THE CHASE ST. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Panorama City

Editor’s note: Was every ‘50s kid with a ducktail a hood? Was every ‘60s hippie with long hair a criminal? Today, is every kid in baggy pants and an oversized T-shirt a gang member? Designers marched their versions of this rap/street/ grunge look down the runways in spring fashion shows. Expect wider polyester pants in the stores by fall.