Students apperence problem or not?

Student's Appearance Problem or Not?
It is your freshman year in high school, your first time in a new and very scary place. Walking down the hall you pass some guy who has spiked hair that is dyed pink, four earrings in each eyebrow, a chain going from his nose to his ear, pants that could fit an elephant, and a jacket that is thick enough to be used as a landing cushion for a person jumping out of a plane. What do you think? Are you scared of him? Do you see him as a freak and pray that your children do not desire to ever wear an outfit like that? I don't think so. Students should not be allowed to wear what ever they want to school; it could be dangerous, it could affect the way the public views the school system, and it could distract those who actually come to school to learn something.
The dangers of allowing student to choose their own attire are few, but not worth the risk. The first and most obvious is the ability to conceal a weapon in large pants or jackets. Ther...