In Indiana a man was arrested after he was observed by police with his pants “pulled down to his knees” and with his underwear showing. According to Officer Daniel Green, Demetrius Russ, 21, was sitting on top of an electrical box talking on his phone. When Russ ignored Green’s repeated requests to show some identification, he responded “You can’t ask me for shit” according to an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department report
The police report also indicated that the subject smelled of alcohol and that when the officer asked why his pants were pulled down that he said he “was just swagging.” In response Officer Green retorted, “swagging [does] not involve exposing your genitals through your boxers because your pants were pulled down all the way.”
Green, who was accompanied by Officer Lauerman also noted that the subject was rude and that he cursed at the officers using the words n***** and m***** f***** repeatedly. Russ also told police that he had consumed a 40 ounce. He was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
It is obvious that many young black men have little respect for themselves let alone authority. In addition, it is just as ridiculous that some consider “swagging” an actual activity. I hate to say it but something has to change. The truth of the matter is that most of us have no desire to see your drawers.