Dress codes are fine and necessary, but uniforms are just another way for government to control our lives. In private school, I say, OK, let them run THEIR school as they choose. No child HAS to attend any private school. In public school, however, I say no to uniforms. They are funded by the taxpayers and have no right to tell students what they can wear other than setting basic guidelines. Most of this stems from parents and school officials losing control of their children, but this is definitely a step in the wrong direction. If a kid shows up at school not meeting the guidelines, send him/her home. There is no need for uniforms.