[70times7]

There is not one thing offensive about this child's clothing!

And your point is? Do you imagine the rule is there to stop children from offending by wearing work out gear?

I disliked the rule that "sneakers" were not allowed in the dining hall until I sat next to someone wearing them who was not aware of his foot odor.

It is the military. They are making an effort to keep sweaty smelly troops from stopping in to buy groceries before cleaning up. The directives to those who are supposed to check are "blanket" because enforcement is more simple.

There are things to carp about regarding the military. This is not one of them.

[Future Snake Eater]

It is the military. They are making an effort to keep sweaty smelly troops from stopping in to buy groceries before cleaning up.

Except he's not sweaty, smelly, or a troop. He's a 7-yr old kid going to the store with his mom.

The directives to those who are supposed to check are "blanket" because enforcement is more simple.There are things to carp about regarding the military. This is not one of them.

Service members blindly executing without using the brain God gave them is a serious cause for concern from where I sit. The guy who kicked him out can easily be replaced by a robot. No human judgment necessary.

[Delta Dawn]

I sat next to someone wearing them who was not aware of his foot odor.

That's how I am different, I am always aware of my foot odor...