All cleavage everywhere is sacred
But Florida cleavage is particularly so
From Florida, we have this story about how a high school altered the yearbook photos of some 80 female students without their consent in an attempt to bring officially-approved modesty back into fashion. Examples of the inelegant edits are above, and below.
(It almost appeared as if officials were not even trying.)
The issue seems to have been the exposed skin of young women. As one parent said:
"I think it sends the message that our girls should be ashamed of their growing bodies, and I think that's a horrible message to send out to these young girls that are going through these changes. It sends the message that our young girls should be ashamed of their naturally growing bodies.”
The alterations were made, said school officials, to keep students within Bartram Trail High School’s dress code, which mentions that clothes not be “distracting.” The young women have said no one told them their dress was inappropriate on Picture Day.
The reaction was swift and stern. The superintendent has apologized, but said the yearbook sponsor would not be disciplined.
Cover up unless you’re dating a Florida Republican
All of what you said and there is a W-I-D-E range of what people consider distracting. If someone has a low bar when it comes to being distracted, which seems to be the case in this situation, they should address it as their issue. The world shouldn't shift to accommodate that person.
And a refund is unacceptable. New, unaltered adhering pages should be distributed. Seniors don't want a refund. They want a keepsake yearbook with photos of themselves and friends as they see them in school. The school or individuals responsible should pay for it.