poppet2 Â Â 13 #1 Posted December 23, 2015 He's an ex Royal Marine and spent 10 years in prison for his beliefs. He has harmed no-one. Why must we associate the naked body with sex? Â http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34140955 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sgtkate   10 #2 Posted December 23, 2015 No idea. It's ridiculous. Our 'public decency' laws belong in the Victorian era. If people can't cope with the sight of a naked body without getting all hot and steamy under the collar, then the issue is with them.  I'd suggest it's similar people to the anti-public breastfeeding brigade, that thankfully seems to be the minority these days.  What's different about places like Sweden where being naked seems more acceptable, but still not fully naked in public? Are there any countries where it's regarded as perfectly fine to wander about in the nude? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SnailyBoy   10 #3 Posted December 23, 2015 No idea. It's ridiculous. Our 'public decency' laws belong in the Victorian era. If people can't cope with the sight of a naked body without getting all hot and steamy under the collar, then the issue is with them. I'd suggest it's similar people to the anti-public breastfeeding brigade, that thankfully seems to be the minority these days.  What's different about places like Sweden where being naked seems more acceptable, but still not fully naked in public? Are there any countries where it's regarded as perfectly fine to wander about in the nude?  There are still tribes in South America that consider it perfectly fine. As for countries, I can't think of any that allow it on the whole. Some countries allow it in certain public areas, beaches etc.  How does the law in this country allow 'Naked Bike Rides', yet lock up one guy rambling about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
poppet2   13 #4 Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) There are still tribes in South America that consider it perfectly fine. As for countries, I can't think of any that allow it on the whole. Some countries allow it in certain public areas, beaches etc. How does the law in this country allow 'Naked Bike Rides', yet lock up one guy rambling about?  Good example, you can lay on the beach naked. The man hardly poses a threat, I mean he looks like a naked Jeremy Corbyn. Edited December 23, 2015 by poppet2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stoned   10 #5 Posted December 23, 2015 I think it just shows what an unfair and unbalanced system we live under. We are all born naked for crying out loud. Whats the big deal? To be sent to prison for it is just plain wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
backwardben   11 #6 Posted December 23, 2015 theres one that flew over the cuckoos nest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RonJeremy   10 #7 Posted December 23, 2015 He's an ex Royal Marine and spent 10 years in prison for his beliefs. He has harmed no-one. Why must we associate the naked body with sex?  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34140955  No idea. It's ridiculous. Our 'public decency' laws belong in the Victorian era. If people can't cope with the sight of a naked body without getting all hot and steamy under the collar, then the issue is with them. I'd suggest it's similar people to the anti-public breastfeeding brigade, that thankfully seems to be the minority these days.  What's different about places like Sweden where being naked seems more acceptable, but still not fully naked in public? Are there any countries where it's regarded as perfectly fine to wander about in the nude?  Good example, you can lay on the beach naked. The man hardly poses a threat, I mean he looks like a naked Jeremy Corbyn.  I think it just shows what an unfair and unbalanced system we live under. We are all born naked for crying out loud. Whats the big deal? To be sent to prison for it is just plain wrong.  If he can't abide by the laws of the land ... blah blah... he knows the rules ... blah blah ... outraging public decency... blah blah...  I agree with you all. Total nonsense. Let him be. He's obviously slightly er eccentric though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alcoblog   10 #8 Posted December 23, 2015 I genuinely feel sorry for this bloke … what harm's he posing? What's so wrong about the way we were born that laws make us wear clothes … the only animals on the planet who do? At least there's no danger of him wearing an explosive vest under all his clothes, which, to me, is a lot more disturbing. I know who I'd prefer to be next to in a crowded Christmas shopping mall at this time of year. To be fair though, I think there's little danger anyway, just peace of mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
willman   10 #9 Posted December 23, 2015 It;s an issue for millions of people otherwise we wouldn't have a watershed on the TV or ratings on movies. If its okay for nakedness in public, it should be acceptable for a bit of nipple on shower gel ads without some moaning Minny complaining.  How many parents would accept nudity during Coronation St or naked CBeebies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cycleracer   10 #10 Posted December 23, 2015 I'm a bit on fence with this one, personally I couldn't walk naked in public I would find it embarrassing but that's because I'm not used to it, perhaps if he put on some underpants then maybe. It wouldn't offend me as long as it was law you don't want your local peado's walking about in the nud, there has to be limits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke   1,445 #11 Posted December 23, 2015 Well he's obviously not a Yorkshireman...   ... because he keeps his hat and boots on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
999tigger   10 #12 Posted December 23, 2015 Obviously there are plenty of people who do find people being naked in public as an issue for themselves or with respect to children. To some extent the law is a codification of public morality.  If you want it changed then either get your elected politicans to enforce a change or the slower method is for a change in general morality. it does happen just look at the changes in whats considered obscene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...