designated as clothing optional, if we are
-- on a remote part of the beach --
-- in an area where no children are present --
-- NOT acting in ANY lewd manner whatsoever --?
If you disagree, then do you at least believe that if a law enforcement officer happens upon a nude person in such circumstances, that the nude person should simply be told to cover up, and not charged with indecency?
2007-08-09 05:57:44 · 15 answers · asked by Herbert Windt 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
cyanne, I am well aware of the risks of sun exposure, but many people on the main part of the beach are not nude, but yet neglect to put on sunblock. When I go to the beach, nude or not, I ALWAYS put on A LOT of powerful sunscreen. . .
2007-08-09 06:04:57 · update #1
david, a child could NOT just as easily happen upon a nude person under the circumastances I lay out - it is a remote possibility, but most responsible adults would know enough to keep children away from this non-designated, remote area of the beach if they would not like their child/children to see people in the nude. I am a nudist, and have gone nude at beaches in the circumstances described above, and have never come across a wee one. I have also never gotten into trouble, and those who see me (all have been adults), did not seem to mind at all. It's actually quite heartening to know that there are many tolerant Americans who really ARE live and let live kind of folks.
2007-08-09 06:12:04 · update #2
I don't care if you stand in line at McDonald's naked as a jaybird. Americans are so damn repressed sexually. I think it's part of advertising's attempt to sell you stuff. Europeans and other countries all over the world have no problem with nudity on certain beaches. It's considered normal behavior, not some repressed "family values"/ religious taboo.
2007-08-09 06:06:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
If all those qualifications were met; if there were a area of the beach designated specifically as clothing optional that way people who would be offended by witnessing another person in the nude would know not to go there, and that part of the beach did not contain anything of value (i.e. scenery or vendor stands etc.) that the other parts of the beaches did not also have then I see no problem with it at all.
2007-08-09 13:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by billy d 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most nude beaches in the States are not officially designated as such. If there's a tradition of nude use, law enforcement will generally leave the nude beach users alone.
2007-08-09 22:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the San Francisco area. We have a few beaches that have a "clothing optional" area. I've heard of no problems from this. Some people enjoy being nude in the sun. I would'nt
do it myself, but if you wanted to, I think you should be allowed to do so. As for little children getting an eye full, mom and dad should be watching their kids anyway ! It's ok as long as you respect other's rights not to see something/one they don't want to.
2007-08-09 13:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Smelly Cat 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe we should have that liberty to be nude at a beach its much more relaxing and peaceful than a clothed beach Nude beaches should be more common in the U.S. like the European counties have only the victorian/puritan based antiquated laws in this country make nude beaches rare
2007-08-10 11:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree 100%. As Been-Here noted, many Americans are so prudish when it comes to simple, non-lewd nudity in a natural setting.
As you point out as well, some Americans (I am certainly one of them) are really "live and let live." I don't see how simply beeing nude on a beach, especially when you are considerate/cautious enough to take all measures to offend no one, should be classified as indecent.
2007-08-09 13:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by tinee 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. There is nothing wrong with the human body. People are so repressed and keep saying, "What about the children." If a child see a naked person they would either ignore it or laugh. If they are pre teen or teen age, they will be bragging about what they saw. Most nudist families are more "normal" than these repressed clothed know it alls.
OK enough ranting. Naked is beautiful.
"As nature intended"
2007-08-09 19:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by fl_nudie_boy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I agree with you. It's not a big deal. Unfortunately, lots of Americans haven't shaken off their Puritan heritage, even after more than 300 years!
2007-08-09 13:34:29 · answer #8 · answered by texasjewboy12 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem with nudity. but certain beaches should be kept family safe. As far as the fine no it should be a verbal warning first.
2007-08-09 13:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No. Children may show up at any time and if you allowed it at all, you would have gawkers and plenty of jerks there to watch.
As far as the fine goes, you know its against the law so if you take your clothes off on the public beach, you deserve the fine. Do the crime...do the time.
2007-08-09 13:08:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋