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.