Question. Please don’t make it political

I’d not say anything to anyone regardless what they are wearing. If it’s something breaking the law (like the message is openly inciting violence) maybe get authorities involved.

I’d not feel safe to speak up and I’d not be addressing anyone. Plus unless it’s openly inciting violence people’s clothing choices might fall into freedom of speech category

Devine, I partly agree with you. Would not confront anyone about what they were wearing. My mama raised a coward. I'm not willing to risk violence from someone because of what they are wearing. Though in the example given I would sit as far away from them as possible.

However, I will make positive comments about things I see people wearing. I'm a crazy cat lady. Have been know to tell people wearing cat t-shirts I like their shirt. Once saw a man wearing an LSU shirt and said "Go Tigers." (My in-laws were both LSU graduates)

I would mind my own business, its not up to me to enforce someone elses dress code. we live in a world of free choice where people have the right to make their own decisions about their lives whether its political or not. people dress however they like and what they think is best for them.

there are some situations where a person must wear a "uniform" aka a style of dress that represents their job, or their religion, their school etcetera.

I remember a few years back the fad was droopy drawers, another time it was PJ wear out in public, back in the 1800's women wore long dresses and the men wore work pants and suspenders, in the 50's there was the glitter and glam and speak easys. and in the 60's and 70's there was the hippy style, mini skirts and tie dyes. in the late 70's and 80's everything was travolta, farrah, styles.

today the styles are everyone is representing their own styles, some wear things that represent their personal beliefs, some wear styles that represent their religion, some wear what represents their political views and still others dont really care what they wear as long as they have something to wear because they are homeless or limited incomes and don't have the money to buy the best of the best and still others are free spirit style people who do not buy into the society judgments. they wear what they are comfortable in and if others want to judge well thats their own problem not the person wearing the clothing.

I myself wear my clothing in ways that I do based on my job, during work time. my religious time clothing when I attend my church, and bum around the house clothing when home with my family and friends and when I have appointments I dress on what I would be most comfortable in for I know my treatment providers are not judging my clothing,

I cant say Im never judgemental about others clothing but when I do find myself being judgemental I remind myself that if I was wearing what they are would I want to be judged the same way.

I dont avoid or sit far away from people based on their clothing. clothing doesnt dictate whether someone is safe to sit by or engage with. watch the news crime doesnt happen by just this or that type of person.

when I am in a waiting room and there are other people in there no matter how they are dressed I expect that, after all it is a waiting room not my bedroom. lol I may look up to see who is around me, but then I go back to my book or cell phone and continue waiting as usual for my treatment provider to call my name.

there have been times when in general waiting in a waiting room bothered me, not because of others clothing, just my mood or the times (covid era has a way of making a person not want to be in a crowded room lol) and during those times when I feel uncomfortable with being in a waiting room Ilet my treatment providers know so that we make other arrangements ie waiting in my car, or my arrival 5 minutes late so that I enter, check in and immediately called back to the treatment room.

over all I dont judge people based on what they are wearing. I wouldnt want others doing that to me why would I do it to others makes no sense for me to do that to others.

Oh for sure I do make positive comments and compliments. I am one if those people who speak to strangers

I meant I’d not speak negatively about people’s clothing.

I don’t think it’s being a coward at all.

I absolutely would not comment on someone's clothing if they were wearing something that advertised their political affiliation, particularly if my thought is to say something negative. Too much risk of a potentially negative reaction that could escalate.

That being said, if I like something that someone is wearing, I will compliment them on it. I figure if it helps their day be a bit better it's worth it. And I like it when I get compliments on what I'm wearing.

Ice guy was there again today. I tried not to stare at him. He didn’t pay any attention to me. but a guy coming out of the PT office was trying to hurry up his wife who was talking to the PT about when he would transition to a cane.

My T said there’s this Hippocratic oath doctors have to follow so she they can’t not treat this guy or tell him to leave.

Your T is correct. Medical professionals don’t get to choose. They must treat everyone.

As upsetting as it is seeing that person there’s nothing you should say or do. In fact if you start an argument, you’d likely be the one at fault. There are tons of of places where you could protest and express your opinion on this but not doctors office

MD, if this person is an ICE member you definitely do not want to confront him. It could end badly for you. Gonna say if I was in your your shoes I might spend my entire appointment glaring at the guy.