Being Topless and The Law! - Page 2

Julie · 07-30-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

Ok. I have a question. What's with the recommended reading?

I am confused?

EnderD_503 · 07-30-2011, 08:20 PM

It's also technically legal to walk around completely naked in Toronto, since public nudity laws only apply if there's a sexual nature to it (being naked is not considered sexual). I actually saw a naked dude walking down the street right past a police cruiser once without the cops doing more than laugh. And of course lots of people whistling at him, lol.

Also, they forgot Europe (and other places I'm sure). While some European countries have topless laws/nudity laws, they aren't taken very seriously and women are typically allowed to be topless where men are. In Munich in the English Garden (massive park in the middle of the city where there's a biergarten, jogging paths, historical/tourist sites etc.) there's always tons of people sunbathing/walking around naked. And also pretty much anywhere where there's a body of water.

I don't see anything wrong with it. The idea that the human body is "inappropriate" is, to me, silly. I also think that everyone should be allowed to wear what they'd like/nothing at all if one group is permitted to. Generally, I take no issue with topless or naked people, no matter their sex.

EnderD_503 · 07-30-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie

I am confused?

I think he means the random Intelligent Design recommended reading thing at the bottom...

tapu · 07-30-2011, 08:24 PM

At San Francisco Gay Pride one year, I saw a preppie looking guy approach a cop and ask if he was allowed to carry his cup of beer down toward the pier. The cop deadpanned, "Son, there are people down there with nothing on but gold paint. I don't think anyone is going to notice your beer."

07-30-2011, 08:24 PM	#24
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07-30-2011, 08:20 PM	#22
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,907 Times in 1,032 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	It's also technically legal to walk around completely naked in Toronto, since public nudity laws only apply if there's a sexual nature to it (being naked is not considered sexual). I actually saw a naked dude walking down the street right past a police cruiser once without the cops doing more than laugh. And of course lots of people whistling at him, lol. Also, they forgot Europe (and other places I'm sure). While some European countries have topless laws/nudity laws, they aren't taken very seriously and women are typically allowed to be topless where men are. In Munich in the English Garden (massive park in the middle of the city where there's a biergarten, jogging paths, historical/tourist sites etc.) there's always tons of people sunbathing/walking around naked. And also pretty much anywhere where there's a body of water. I don't see anything wrong with it. The idea that the human body is "inappropriate" is, to me, silly. I also think that everyone should be allowed to wear what they'd like/nothing at all if one group is permitted to. Generally, I take no issue with topless or naked people, no matter their sex.