[USAF80]

Clothing can be a signal and it can be useful to criminals. A relative of mine managed a retail store, and she knew when someone entered the store all covered up with a large coat and wearing baggy pants (in the scorching heat of summer), that they were shoplifters.

That is why banks have a sign stating that you have to remove all hats, hoods and sunglasses before you enter, they don't care how cold it is outside.

[Pining_4_TX]

Exactly! And the idea that one cannot judge based on appearance or dress is ludicrous. We all do that every day, and people send a message about themselves by their clothes, hair, etc. As I told my liberal (ex)daughter-in-law, the guy dressed up as a gangbanger may be a nice kid, but I wouldn’t bet my lunch money on it.

[steve86]

Some banks may have that sign but I’ve yet to take off my cap on command, nor will I ever, including in a court room ( a judge apologized for his request).