Burkini controversy on clothing optional beaches
I'm torn and not sure what to make of this. As a nudist, I've always been in favor of clothing optional beaches. And that means optional for everyone. On the other hand, I also worry that the tide of public tolerance towards nudity on public beaches is dwindling instead of increasing. And now we have the burkini flap to deal with. I don't see how limiting the freedom to wear what one chooses is going to help the nudist cause. Seems to me it can only hurt. Especially if burkinis become a fashion trend for anyone of any faith who want to show support for the optional part of clothing optional beaches. I would hope the protesters would choose to show their support for "optional" by going naked rather than cover up in burkini attire. But I doubt that's going to happen. I'm curious to know though what other nudists think of all this and how you think it will eventually affect public acceptance of nudity.
This is a political -HOT Potato- ... How you respond to it depends upon how far out on that limb you want to go... lest someone else decides to cut it, and you, off. If you give someone the freedom of choice, should that mean,they now have the right deny your freedom of choice?
I'm 100% against this trend toward telling people what they can and
cannot wear unless there is a safety factor involved. If you
are operating a conveyor belt then it make sense to have a rule
that you cannot have loose sleeves. But swimming? Some
fundamentalist Christians wear modest swimwear that doesn't look
too dissimilar to the Burkini. Should they be banned?
Someone mentioned weapons can be hidden under a burkini ...
how is that different from a monk's robe, saree, Mennonite attire,
nun's habits, or a host of other pieces of clothing? If I
wear a full, floor-length skirt (as is my preference) and I throw a
poncho on top then should I be banned from that? What if I am
concealing a weapon? I'm sorry but I do not see the sense in
this ban and will never support it. Taking away people's
rights is a slippery slope.
It appears to me that the news media needed something to create a stir. Anybody should be free to wear what ever they desire on a beach even if that desire is to wear nothing at all. I have been puzzled for a long time as to why the skimpiest bikini is a legal garment when it covers next to nothing, yet nude is outlawed.
My suggestion for the French beaches is for as many people who use them to use them while nude. If the burkini wearers are then offended by what is normal on a French beach, they have the choice to be offended or find an alternate place. Can't imagine trying to swim is such an outfit, and it certainly is not good for tanning. I question why they would even be on a beach unless there is a motive to cause some trouble.
...Taking away people's rights is aslippery slope.
And yet, it is being done right under your nose... and no one is
even complaining about it. (lest they be called NOT PC) ... In
fact, many people are applauding it and voting for the people who
are allowing/causing it to happen. ... See post # 2...I also doubt that the muslim women would go toa clothing optional beach.
According to their laws... aren't there serious penalties for even
viewing another naked person in public?
BTW, if you don't already know, exposure to the sun is a good way to get your necessary vitamin D :-D
I have always been a strong advocate of personal freedom and the
associated personal responsibilities. No one has ever identified a
compelling reason why the government should dictate what clothing
people should or shouldn't wear. As nudists if we believe that
there shouldn't be laws prohibiting our preferred lifestyle, then
we must also believe that there shouldn't be laws barring others
from wearing whatever they choose.
When you consider that terrorists might hide weapons or explosive
devices under their clothing then perhaps clothing should be banned
everywhere. If clothing was banned on aircraft then security
screening would be much quicker. Unfortunately neither of these
ideas is practical considering the general public's views regarding
nudity.
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