Why are so many complaining about installation dress code regulations?

I may have misunderstood the first post. In which case, I think it's because people want to feel like they still have some kind of freedom instead of being "owned" by the military 24/7. That said, I support some of the standards (don't sag your pants to your knees in the BX/PX, for example), but as with so many things in the military someone will eventually take it too far.

The US Army is a professional organization in which norms and values have been established. If the attitude is, I'll wear what I want after taking off the "monkey suit", then maybe the profession of arms isn't your cup of tea. I for one am sick of seeing spouses, girlfriends and dependent daughters on an installation entering a public building (PX, Comm, etc) wearing shorts that are four sizes two small, in pajama bottoms, or whatever. And lets not forget the Soldier's who can't seem to go anywhere with out wearing their tan uniform t-shirt. This show of public ignorance should be an embarrassment to the service member. And you know what? You don’t need an Army Regulation or post policy letter to make anyone aware what professional or decent looks like. Just a little common sense, that’s all. I will say this; the US Marine Corps has been doing this one right. They are fiercely aggressive with their on post clothing policies. There is no argument to this. None. So, if you (anyone reading this) falls into the category of that Soldier who wears what the heck he likes on post and doesn’t give a crap about his personal appearance, or how ridiculous his or her family members look while out, rethink why you serve and what the uniform and the profession means to you.

One has to have a policy in hand to realize that wearing pajama's to the PX is, well, rediculous and an embarrasment? Common sense is a rare attribute nowadays.