Uniforms serve many functions. In most basic terms, they set those wearing the uniform apart from those who aren’t; they instate order within organizations and within society; and they serve to protect the officials wearing them, crafted with specific materials and designed to maximize accessibility to necessary tools. While the uniform helps to diminish social chaos and issue a sense of order, there have been many cases throughout history, where those behind the uniform have abused power and thus attached a very negative stigma to uniforms in general. Though instilling an element of fear is a necessary constituent in asserting authority, some uniforms will never live their terrible name down and will make you want to crap your pants if you ever find yourself face-to-face with a person wearing one. Here is a short list of some.
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