Guest EXPAT Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 SAN FRANCISCO — Four protesters were arrested entirely in the buff as they took to the steps of San Francisco City Hall in a brazen challenge of the city's ban on public nudity on Friday, the first day it went into effect. One woman and three men – one wearing just a mesh thong – were taken into custody as about a dozen other protesters in various states of undress paraded around with painted slogans on their bodies, holding up signs with messages such as "The Human Body is Beautiful." Police gave them a 15-minute warning to disperse or put pants on before officers arrested those who failed to cover themselves. The protesters said their arrest would advance the cause of "body freedom." "No matter what, we're going to continue practicing body freedom," said Gypsy Taub, a mother of two who hosts a local cable program devoted to the nudist cause. "In a society that's repressed and crazy, that glorifies war and at the same time criminalizes the human body ... nudity is a political statement." In December, the Board of Supervisors voted 7-4 in favor of the ordinance, which prohibits exposed genitals in most public places, including streets, sidewalks and public transit. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that nudity was not protected free speech and upheld San Francisco's ban on most displays of public nudity. Protesters vowed to appeal the judge's decision. Police spokesman Albie Esparza said the arrests were simply an attempt to enforce compliance with the law, which the city enacted after residents complained about people in various stages of undress. "We're not here to arrest and cite people if we don't have to, but if we have to, we will enforce the law," he said. "We want to admonish as many people as possible and try to gain compliance." Activists challenging the measure also had argued that the ordinance was unfair because it grants exceptions for nudity at permitted public events such as the city's gay pride parade. They complained that forcing people to cover up would undermine San Francisco's reputation as a city without inhibitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hitoallusa Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I concur.. If someone wants to be nude in public.. Let them.. As long as they don't smell it's fine with me.. But not sure when some guys walk around with an erection... Hmm... It needs some kind of cloth or design to cover that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lookin Posted February 2, 2013 Members Share Posted February 2, 2013 Depending on how far the protesters are willing to take it, I'd bet they have a reasonable chance of prevailing over time. Is it nudity that the complainers complain about, or just genitals? Are nipples OK for men, but not for women? What if genitals are covered, but still apparent? And where, exactly, do genitals begin and end? Would Walmart have to hire compliance officers? How sheer is sheer? Most of all, I'd like to hear from the complainers. They apparently got a law passed but what, specifically, are they complaining about? Or do they just know it when they see it? I recall a dancer from the Nob Hill Theater stopping by the patio of a local watering hole. Someone asked him how much he showed in his act, and he showed us. As far as I know, no one complained. JKane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hitoallusa Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 If we could get rid of unnecessary clothings then it will be good for the environment too.. We could save a lot of energy and energy, and reduce pollution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lookin Posted February 3, 2013 Members Share Posted February 3, 2013 If we could get rid of unnecessary clothings then it will be good for the environment too.. We could save a lot of energy and energy, and reduce pollution. OK! Ready or not!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hitoallusa Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Wow what a sexy body! Thanks Lookin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Theolover Posted February 3, 2013 Members Share Posted February 3, 2013 Doesnt this city have better things to worry about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zipperzone Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I concur.. If someone wants to be nude in public.. Let them.. As long as they don't smell it's fine with me.. But not sure when some guys walk around with an erection... Hmm... It needs some kind of cloth or design to cover that... You seem to have a problem with smells. May I suggest you walk around with an atomizer and a 5 gallon jug of Chanel # 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hitoallusa Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Lol I think it will be too heavy to carry that much unless I have a hunky personal assistants carry it around for me.. You seem to have a problem with smells. May I suggest you walk around with an atomizer and a 5 gallon jug of Chanel # 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
