1) I actually hadn't said anything of the sort. Why would my preference take precedence? If majority are against it then uniforms shouldn't be scrapped, if they aren't then they should. I am just saying that it is a symbolic representation of a community which, in my opinion, is quite nice.
2) If things make life easier, why wouldn't I be happy to acknowledge it? There are many other ways to express my opinions and no one has exactly snatched my independance or my freedom. It is simply an outer appearance which changes not what is in our heads.
3) Uh, ok. In my dictionary, school is a community. We're all doing the same things and working together, yes, there are cliques but like you have just said, a uniform doesn't stop anyone being who they are. If we didn't mold together and function as a community, the system would not run as smoothly as it does.
4) Ouch. Well, mine was royal blue and yellow. PE kit? Royal blue trousers and bright yellow t shirts. Yes, not very nice. But we had it changed to the colours which we preferred, as a whole school. So really, it's a collective decision. You're right, there really isn't a desire by anyone at that age to dress smart, but like I was saying, I miss it. The same colours and the combination of blazer and smart trousers is smart - regardless of whether the ties are worn loose or the laces are multicoloured.
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