Thread: Should women in the United States be allowed to go topless in public like men do?

I think women in the United States should be able to go topless if they feel like it at beaches, lakes, and swimming pools where swimsuits are normally worn. This is allowed in several other countries, and it is considered perfectly normal to show up at a European beach and see many of the women topless. When I first saw this I was a teenager in Holland, and it may be a shock for an American (such as myself) at first, but you get used to it.

What do you think?

[This is not really sexual, but I didn't know where else to put this since this is not politically related.]

I saw topless women at Miami Beach last month. Most people seemed oblivious to it. I endorse legalized public nudity for both genders, subject to time, place, and manner restrictions. Nudity is already allowed in this country at some beaches. I suppose we could become less prudish as a society and expand the zones in which we permit nakedness.

I'm not sure why women would want to unless they're trying to whore themselves out. Discretion is the better part of valor.

Here's a better question:

"How do you draw the line between freedom of expression and freedom of assembly?"

Originally Posted by Zen

I saw topless women at Miami Beach last month. Most people seemed oblivious to it. I endorse legalized public nudity for both genders, subject to time, place, and manner restrictions. Nudity is already allowed in this country at some beaches. I suppose we could become less prudish as a society and expand the zones in which we permit nakedness.

There seems to be only a few places women can get away with going topless in public in the United States, and I think they should be able to go topless at all beaches. As far as full nudity, even in Europe that is not nearly as common as just going topless...and full nudity is only allowed at a separate area dedicated to that.

Originally Posted by Daktoria

I'm not sure why women would want to unless they're trying to whore themselves out. Discretion is the better part of valor.

Here's a better question:

"How do you draw the line between freedom of expression and freedom of assembly?"

I don't see it as whoring themselves out at all. It is simply just going topless, like a man does during certain situations, such as being at the beach.

Originally Posted by Porchev

I don't see it as whoring themselves out at all. It is simply just going topless, like a man does during certain situations, such as being at the beach.

I guess you don't appreciate boobs.

Are you gay?

Originally Posted by Porchev

I think women in the United States should be able to go topless if they feel like it at beaches, lakes, and swimming pools where swimsuits are normally worn. This is allowed in several other countries, and it is considered perfectly normal to show up at a European beach and see many of the women topless. When I first saw this I was a teenager in Holland, and it may be a shock for an American (such as myself) at first, but you get used to it.

What do you think?

[This is not really sexual, but I didn't know where else to put this since this is not politically related.]

I wouldn't have a problem with it, but if this is the case, then guys should NOT be allowed to wear tight shorts, in case something should arise.

This is from a Facebook page on this subject:

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http://www.facebook.com/gotopless

Originally Posted by Porchev

This is from a Facebook page on this subject:

allowed not allowed.jpg

http://www.facebook.com/gotopless

Duh. The whole point is to protect the exquisite and chastise the vulgar.

I am sooooo onboard for this!