The Humanity... (sob)

I always thought the Dutch were more open to various life-styles but this heinous bit of legislation is just... too... much... From Sky News: bq. FIGHTING THE NEW ENEMY bq. Normally liberal Holland has come down hard on a new enemy - white socks. bq. Bosses at the Dutch Finance Ministry have labelled the garments, popular in the 1980s, against the "limits of decent dress behaviour". bq. Officials working in the department were also expected to wear dark blue or grey suits in order to give an air of "reliability and professionalism". bq. A spokeswoman warned: "People are expected to dress in accordance with their function." bq. In a country famed for its relaxed attitudes towards drugs and sex, the new hardline stance on the humble white sock has taken some inhabitants by surprise. bq. One fan of the accessory stormed: "White socks are neat and smart, why should they be picked on. bq. "I can think of nothing nicer than a bright, shiny pair to set off a black pair of shoes and trousers or a stone-washed pair of light, blue jeans." Shudder