Name: Breanna
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 03:06 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
I am a very successful young woman. I am in my third year of college and maintain a 3.5 gpa. I already have job offers and retain praise from many college professors and peers alike for my hard work ability and my dedication to my studies. I do not aspire to be a house wife who bakes cookies (yes, my dear Harriger girls, I've been reading these editorials for far too long).
But when Halloween rolls around, I'm not ashamed to show off my womanhood. I am proud to show that I can maintain success and still stay fit, healthy and beautiful at the same time. Perhaps if your daddy let you show some skin, we'd see that the Harriger girls really do have a body beneath their Wal Mart wardrobe. Although I agree that in a high school setting this is inappropriate, I think women can show their maturity and beauty by wearing costumes that exemplify their womanhood. Of course, this goes way beyond your comprehension, since you've grown up in a household dictated by the Bible. You'll see though, when you get to college, Tracy. You'll break out of your shell.
Best of luck and [G]od bless.
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Name: Chindo Ramirez
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 09:48 am
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
| Haha. Girls who wear those clothes are doing it out of fun, and it seems to me that you like to be a party pooper. I am a male, and not all guys are just looking at them for their body. We also dress up to have fun too. Don't be so judgemental. [I] didn't think anyone would try and put someone down for what they wear on Halloween. You need to get a life. |
Name: Leslie
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:28 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
| I do agree with you Tracy, but we have no right ridiculing the other girls about the way they dress. It's their decision if they want to dress like a flooz[ies] or not and there's nothing we can do about it. |
Name: Morgen
Date & Time: Thursday, December 13, 2007 01:42 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Hey Tracy,
I don't know you and you don't know me, but I read your article, and [I] along with all of the other people, agree with SOME of your opinions. But then again, high school is too short to be worrying about other people and what they do or wear. As long as YOU feel that what you wear is appropriate, then that should be all you need to worry about. Let the girls have fun. Halloween comes once a year, and if you ask me, I thought that the costumes were cute and they showed a lot of character!
You shouldn't have [wasted] your time writing this article. You would have saved yourself a whole lot of DRAMA.
Thank you. |
Name: Irma Luna
Date & Time: Saturday, December 01, 2007 02:03 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
The answer to this problem is simple. If you don't want the students to dress this way, then do not allow dress-up on Halloween. Too much emphasis is placed on this holiday. Parents are also to blame by allowing their girls to dress in inappropriate costumes. Teachers are to blame for allowing students to walk onto school property in ghetto streetwalker clothing. The real problem here is that nobody wants to make waves. Granite Hills had been around for [almost] 9 years and has probably had this problem every year since then and I can with confidence say that I will see this exact comment next year. If my daughter JET dressed this way at Granite, then the school is to blame for allowing her to go on campus dressed that way. Inappropriate dress regardless of which day it is, is still wrong. Back to my daughter, I did not buy her a costume this year. Many of these girls borrow and hide these costumes from their parents. If parents were called to come pick up their children you would probably have a few angry parents protesting the dress code but you would also have a whole bunch of very embarrassed parents. Why dont you call the daddies to pick up their princess? Go on I dare you.
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Name: Sarah
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 05:34 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
OK, I realize it's no longer October, nor is it Halloween, but I just read the letters to the editor [that] others wrote on Tracy's editorial and I cannot believe some of the things that are being said. First off Tracy was at school that day. She and I discussed a Dorothy costume that we noticed was actually modest!!
Second, Mrs. Duncan reminded everyone to dress according to the school dress code. It is not that hard to find a modest costume. Trust me, I've seen them. It's just that no one is actually looking for modest costumes, so why even think that they exist? Wow! Isn't that a coincidence? And if you don't think the costumes were inappropriate, then you should read the dress code. According to the dress code clothing should "be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times" and "attire which expose the body in a sexually suggestive manner, bare midriffs, tube tops, or halter tops, etc, are not acceptable." I could go on but whats the point. If you didn't get it last time, what makes me think you would get it a second time?
Third, Tracy hasn't decided the rules. They were created and agreed upon years ago. They have been the same since Kintergarden. Wow! Isn't that great! We've known the rules since we were what...4 or 5 years old?!
Fourth, if you are going to say Tracy is not Christian due to her opinion, which you find as "judgemental" or "condemning", think about what you are saying about yourself. You are just as bad. Judging Tracy for her opinion is according to you "disobeying your religion".
Fifth, Granite Hills High School is a public school. The public comes here to learn. Not to see some skin or whatever else may be presented to a person's eye.
Lastly, there wouldn't have been a second editorial if the students would have gotten the hint the first time.
Tracy, I agree with you 100%!! I'm behind you all the way! Keep up the excellent work!
Sarah
P.S. Oh and one last thing: I know Tracy isn't jealous. Who would EVER want to dress like that?!?!?!
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Name: Mai See Yang
Date & Time: Sunday, November 11, 2007 04:08 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Dear Tracy:
I don't know where to start off. I remember last year's discussion just as it was yesterday!! Anywho, just letting you know that I respect you fully. You're so smart and awesome, so no offense or anything. But it is true that this is a really old topic. It just makes me mad to see that I was willing to respect my peers this year by deciding not to dress up because I was afraid that a lot of people would view me as an "immoral" person with "bad parents" who raised me up wrong. [I]t is not true. I am going to graduate as one of the top students (I'm sure you know), so how could I be such a bad person? It just shows that I know when to be serious with school and when to have fun. I don't know. I don't want to attack your opinion, but I just feel that it was wrong how you stated that girls should get a life and find something else better to do then to dress-up inappropriately. Maybe you're the one who needs to get a life rather than to sit around and criticize your peers. Oh yeah, and once again, I just think it is so funny how all the people who stood against me last year dressed up so "inappropriately" this year. It just makes me laugh how they can sit in front of me and call me a person with no morals and accuse me of having parents who raised me up wrong. And then this year they go out and purchase such a "slutty" costume. What hypocrites. So don't open your mouths and tell us your opinions if you’re just going to make yourself look stupid the next year.
But anyways, no hard feelings Tracy. I respect your opinion fully. I just wanted to state my own opinion too. See you in Calculus!!
Love, Mai See Yang
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Name: Sara
Date & Time: Friday, November 09, 2007 11:29 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Honestly, I thought that this whole ordeal was finally done and over with. It's senior year. We're supposed to be together as a class and having fun, but instead we decide to bring back drama from last year to viciously rip [us] all apart. I guess that makes sense.
Tracy's article offended me in no way, really. I was however a little taken back by Karen's letter to the editor.
First of all, just because someone decides to parade around in a fashion you find demeaning doesn't mean they're screaming "I could care less about my life!" I could understand if you would have said body or even education, but life? Seriously? And honestly, I don't see how a short skirt stops a person from being able to have a dream or ambition in life. I personally might have a few items in my closet you might find questionable, but that doesn't mean I'm incapable of having a goal or a future.
What really caught me off guard was the last statement. I know none of this was directed to any certain person, but I find the term "slut" personally offensive. Such a smart, young lady like yourself should be above the level of using such a derogatory term. If you search the word on dictionary.com it is so aimed at women in such a horrible manner. I think the use of it by women toward other women is abominable.
Why are we attacking each other? This is not the way to solve any problem. Shouldn't we be encouraging others into the right direction? Instead of telling each other they won't be successful or calling each other names, shouldn't we be standing together? I'd like to believe we could be at the level where we could help and encourage each other instead of attacking one another.
Maybe that's just me.
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Name: Karen Harriger
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 09:51 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Editor:
First off, I congratulate Tracy on writing another editorial about the Halloween costumes. The girls on this campus who dressed in those disgusting costumes on Halloween need to get it through their brains that they dressed in a totally immoral and sensual matter - not at all appropriate for a school setting. And, frankly, it was slutty. Krystal stated in her letter that Tracy was just "jealous" of the "freedom" that she and her friends possess. Where is this freedom? I see no freedom. I see a condemnation to a hopeless, insignificant life. When those girls walked across campus in those costumes on Halloween, they were giving their fellow classmates a message: I don't care about my life! When one dresses in such a fashion, they are saying to the world that they do not have any respect for themselves and are unable to create goals for themselves that will allow them to achieve and make something of their lives. These sort of people really do not have the tools to succeed in life since their minds cannot comprehend a difference between right and wrong - especially when it comes to dressing correctly.
Krystal, God does give us the freedom to wear what we choose. One may don what he or she calls a normal "costume" on Halloween, but that does not mean God approves of that costume. Actually, God disapproves when girls dress in a way that will invoke sensual thoughts in the minds of males, eventually leading to immorality.
Those of you against Tracy's editorial, you are right, she was judging you. But her judgement was just. She was judging you on the gross immorality that you were displaying in a school setting. So, next year, girls, remember, if you don't want to look like an immoral, abhorrent, stupid slut, don't dress in such a fashion.
Sincerely, Karen Harriger |
Name: Matthew Walker
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 12:58 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
| Tracy makes some very valid points in this editorial. What many of you fail to understand is that this is a SCHOOL. We're here to be EDUCATED and to prepare for our future. Not to parade around with excessive amounts of epidermis showing. Some people are offended, and feel uncomfortable being in a school where skimpy clothing is the norm on Halloween. So If you want to parade in an expressive/demeaning outfit, be my guest. It's your right, after all. But do it outside. We have a dress code on our campus, Halloween or not. So pardon me for being an ignorant, closed-minded, overly conservative sophomore, but I was under the impression that we had to wear CLOTHES to school. |
Name: Krystal F.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 09:55 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Tracy, I completely agree with you. OK people, first off, the subject wouldn't have been repeated if the females didn't repeat their same mistakes and, yes having girls dress like that does affect me. I'm the one who, when they bend over or bounce a little too much when they walk, sees all of everything and I DON'T appreciate that. As for it being hard to find costumes that conceal yourself, that should have been a simple decision. Ok if I was in that situation I would simply ask myself: "On Halloween do I want to look like a trashy girl or would I rather not dress up?" Guess which one I picked. Even when I went out trick-or-treating I dressed in a creative, yet concealing costume. Oh, and it may not be up to Tracy to decide what's appropriate, but the school does and she simply repeated what the school rules are so she isn't "deciding" the rules. One final note people: When you say that Tracy has no right to judge people she doesn't know, don't turn around and say you're embarassed to share a school with her when you don't even know her!
-Luv ya'll. Peace out!
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Name: Paula Smith
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 05:00 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Doug, you contradict yourself. First you tell Tracy not to judge others, but then you call her a "small-minded person?" Which, by the way, isn't even the correct term. What you meant to say was "closed-minded person." But anyways, it goes both ways, Doug. You can't judge her, but then tell her she is out of place to have her own opinion. Your argument is fallacious (look it up in a Dictionary if you don't know what it means). Why? Because not everyone who disagrees with revealing costumes is "close-minded." In fact, the kids who are truly open-minded wouldn't dress up like everybody else would they? No they would find a unique way to dress up and steer away from the trend of revealing as much skin as possible.
Oh, and one more thing. I would bet that there are way more people on our campus who would agree with Tracy. You just might not notice it because A) maybe they're not as outspoken, or B) you are just way too busy in your own narcissistic thoughts. (Again, look that up if you don't know what it means Doug. A dictionary might do you some good.)
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Name: Krystal
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 02:55 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
I have many things to say about this year's Tracy rant!
Primarily, I wonder whether Tracy actually has a problem with the clothing or if she's just jealous that she can't have the freedom that others have. Sure, maybe a tadbit misdirected, but still freedom. Also, Tracy I think you need to take a look around before you go condemning everyone. I know that I was dressed appropriately and according to dress code. As where ALL of my friends. So maybe, just maybe, you should get your facts straight next time, yea?
Also, just a hint and reminder for you. You are a said-to-be Christian, yet you condemn others. You're disobeying your own religion twice in this article.
God gave us the freedom to wear what we want, when we want. And you have NO say in it, and I ask that maybe next time you keep your derogatory comments to yourself.
By the way, all girls looked cute that day!
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Name: Marcella
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 09:02 am
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Tracy,
Stick to your guns! You would be surprised how many kids and adults agree with you, but don't want to have to deal with some of the loud-mouthed kids that would yell their opinion at you (I think you know who I'm talking about). And does it really matter whether your mother, grandmother or father is able to stay home and make you a costume? It doesn't take a genius to know what parts of the body needs to be (modestly) covered up, especiallly in a public environment. And whether you like it or not you do go to a PUBLIC school. Keep up the good work. I enjoy all the thought and research you put into your writings. I may not agree 100% of the time, but it is good reading. |
Name: Claudia
Date & Time: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:35 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
| I agree with that. I think that girls are just exposing their bodies more and more. Instead of calling it HALLOWEEN Day they should call it slut day. Really, girls just dressing to impress guys that don't pay attention to them on that day. They [try to] let them know that they have something good, but guys really don't care about that. |
Name: Ashley Morrison
Date & Time: Sunday, November 04, 2007 10:45 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Tracy,
You should know that many girls dress in such a manner because it is hard to find costumes that cover up and fit in a decent way. I should know because it was hard for me to find one that my parents agreed to let me wear. Another question that I have for you, because I have also heard that you don't celebrate the holiday, is do you go out and look at the costumes that business sell? Try to remember, not all of us have the time or have mothers that stay home and have the time to make our own costume. Your editorials always have good points, but like Chris said, a number two? It is old!
Sincerely,
Ashley Morrison
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Name: Ashley Bates
Date & Time: Sunday, November 04, 2007 07:57 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
| Though you made a few good points, I honestly don't think it's up to you to decide what's "appropriate" or not. I'm sure if they were THAT bad one of the staff would have taken care of it. |
Name: Doug Maynor
Date & Time: Friday, November 02, 2007 01:49 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
| Well, since you feel that you can express yourself on such a noticeable website, I will let you know how i feel. I think that if someone wants to dress a certain way to express themselves they should do just that. [W]hat gives you the right to judge other people you dont know? I am embarrassed that I have to share this same school with such a small-minded person, such as yourself. You do have a right to your opinion and there is nothing wrong with that, but here is a little advice: KEEP IT TO YOURSELF. This school is like a family, so if you say something to us, we will get 10 more people to say something back. Anyway, have a nice day. |
Name: Ashley Morrison
Date & Time: Friday, November 02, 2007 01:55 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Tracy,
Can I ask you a question? I heard that you didn’t even come to school on Halloween. So, how can you talk about the customs that were on campus if you didn’t see them?
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Name: Christopher Ramos
Date & Time: Friday, November 02, 2007 01:49 pm
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
Number two??
Seriously I think we have better things to write about. There are things happening around us. There are people being killed and raped in this community and you choose to write the same artical two years in a row. This year wasn't nearly as bad as last year's. I saw nothing innapropriate. Let the administration office handle the dress code if anything. Halloween happens once a year, and a girl cant have a little bit of fun?
And if they have so little respect for themselves then why do you care?
Does it hurt you?
So let's write about topics that will really affect the kids on this campus, instead of stirring up a bunch of drama all over again.
Nothing personal Tracy. It just gets old.
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Name: Jesus
Date & Time: Friday, November 02, 2007 11:49 am
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
A word from the “Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious” friend. This year as I was walking downtown I noticed a pattern of the Halloween costumes on displays. One, they only displayed girl costumes making my costume hunt more difficult, [but more] importantly that all the lady costumes on display were more revealing than usual. I was aware of short skirts but the lower attire for these girls costumes could not even be described as a short skirt more of a fluff of one inch layers of cloth to go around girl’s waist. As I looked around there seemed to be no “decent” lady costume. So I thought to myself, maybe it’s not their fault but society's fault. Look around, at times it doesn’t need to be Halloween to see ladies dress in that manner. I’m not trying to say all the ladies have no morals and love to parade themselves in a provocative manner because it’s not true. Society has taught us to dress like this, just like it has made people to look and act a certain way. Yes, it is fun to dress for Halloween and dress completely against another definition of correct. Do you have to though? Did those people who dressed up for Halloween feel completely comfortable and proud of what they were wearing? Was there a point in that day where you felt uncomfortable? If you are again enraged over what Tracy wrote, do me a favor. Watch “Mean Girls.” You know you want to watch it again. Look at the Halloween scene and how they depict the ladies. Do you remember the “s___ rule?” Do you want to contribute to that image of young woman? Now next time you go out, or next time you dress up remember the image you set for yourself and the other young women in society.
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Name: Mary
Date & Time: Friday, November 02, 2007 10:55 am
Subject: A Short Statement from the Disrespectful, Judgmental, Immoral, Close-Minded, Malicious Editorialist |
| I absolutely agree with your article. I believe that "ladies" take it too far and don't seem to have respect for themselves on Halloween or on a regular basis. They use this holiday as an "excuse" to wear what they are wearing. |
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