Philippines abolishes school uniforms!

In the good ol' U.S. and A., where some 25% of public schools now require uniforms, neither the Democratic nor Republican party has the gumption to advocate abolishing this scourge. The tyranny has only expanded, especially as activist courts like the right-wing Ninth Circuit have approved uniforms (a decision that flies in the face of the First Amendment).

Much of the world, however, is seeing uniforms slowly fall by the wayside.

Just days ago, the government of the Philippines issued a directive that abolished obligatory uniforms in all public elementary and high schools that had them.

Sure, if you happen to have a uniform, you may still wear it. But you won't be required to obtain one.

The policy itself takes a refreshingly populist tack. Before the uniform requirement was dropped, some schools were barring students from class because their parents couldn't afford to buy a uniform. By lifting the uniform requirement, families are no longer burdened with this arduous expense.

The abolition of uniforms helps make an education not only free of charge to students but also more free with regard to thinking. Abolishing uniforms will encourage innovation and creativity among the young.

Where's America's political "leaders"?

(Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p080604.htm&no=12)