An Inclusive Litany

5/22/00

17-year-old Gary Falkenham may face criminal charges for wearing Dippity Do hair gel and Aqua Velva deodorant to his school in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. Falkenham was suspended twice for violating the school's strict anti-scent policy, which is designed to protect people with asthma and allergies. He was later placed under criminal investigation based on a complaint by his aroma-sensitive teacher, Tanya MacDonald. "If her reaction was severe enough, you could actually even look at an assault charge," warned Constable Scott Manning. Falkenham says he is willing to give up his Dippity Do, but says wearing deodorant is not negotiable.