California Court Rejects Nude Beach Policy
The decision by the courts had little to do with nudity, but rather that the Parks Department's original policy (the "Cahill policy") did not comply with the process of how to create regulations. It was an invalid policy, but not a forbidden policy; if implemented correctly, it could become valid again.
As for California, the majority of the voters are democrats, but it is not an overwhelming majority, and there is a strong east-west divide. Look at the results for any recent election, and you'll notice that the coastal counties tend to vote democrat while the inland counties vote republican.
As for the current budget woes, the California Constitution requires that the budget be passed by a supermajority. Although democrats control the California legislature, the reality is that a small group of republicans can filibuster the budgetary process to get what they want. So the economic crisis is not any one party's fault.
And in these tough economic times, people need fun, inexpensive places to go and unwind. What's better than a day at the beach.
This is an edited version of a post which I made over 5 months ago in the South Carolina Nudists Group advocating the establishment of nude, C/O beaches in our state. I think it illustrates how conservative legislators with tight budgets are cutting their own throats, driving potential revenue out of their state and the country.
To the best of my knowledge there are no beaches in South Carolina where we nudists can sunbathe or swim nude without legal repercussions. California and Florida and Hawaii have recognized the economic benefits of designating some beaches as nude or clothing optional.
Over the past several years my wife and I have booked vacations at resorts which have nude pools and beaches. The cost of these one week vacations is typically three to four thousand dollars. While I would prefer to spend the money here in the USA, these trips are usually out of country, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Martin for example.
Assuming, very conservatively, three hundred like minded couples across the entire state, spending that money locally would result in nine hundred thousand to one million-two hundred thousand dollars not leaving the state or country. All for the cost of erecting a couple of signs on the beach stating ; Anti-nudity laws not enforced beyond this point. Nude bathers may be encountered.
Special use fees could also be instituted. Say, $ 10.00 per person. A simple colored plastic bracelet, such as used in the all inclusive resorts would indicate at a glance who is authorized to be on the beach. The State could realize additional income of thousands of dollars, per beach, per week. Such a system would also keep the casual gawkers off the beach and that alone would justify the expense to us.
In these dire economic times, can even the most conservative ignore the benefits of designating a nude or clothing optional beach here in South Carolina? I feel that Im too old to pick up the banner and run with it but if someone out there wants to start a letter writing campaign or start a petition, I will give you my full support.
In these dire economic times, can even the most conservative ignore the benefits of designating a nude or clothing optional beach here in South Carolina? I feel that Im too old to pick up the banner and run with it but if someone out there wants to start a letter writing campaign or start a petition, I will give you my full support.
Maybe you could walk at a slow saunter?
And in these tough economic times, people need fun, inexpensive places to go and unwind. What's better than a day at the beach.
This is an edited version of a post which I made over 5 months ago in the South Carolina Nudists Group advocating the establishment of nude, C/O beaches in our state. I think it illustrates how conservative legislators with tight budgets are cutting their own throats, driving potential revenue out of their state and the country.
To the best of my knowledge there are no beaches in South Carolina where we nudists can sunbathe or swim nude without legal repercussions. California and Florida and Hawaii have recognized the economic benefits of designating some beaches as nude or clothing optional.
Over the past several years my wife and I have booked vacations at resorts which have nude pools and beaches. The cost of these one week vacations is typically three to four thousand dollars. While I would prefer to spend the money here in the USA, these trips are usually out of country, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Martin for example.
Assuming, very conservatively, three hundred like minded couples across the entire state, spending that money locally would result in nine hundred thousand to one million-two hundred thousand dollars not leaving the state or country. All for the cost of erecting a couple of signs on the beach stating ; Anti-nudity laws not enforced beyond this point. Nude bathers may be encountered.
Special use fees could also be instituted. Say, $ 10.00 per person. A simple colored plastic bracelet, such as used in the all inclusive resorts would indicate at a glance who is authorized to be on the beach. The State could realize additional income of thousands of dollars, per beach, per week. Such a system would also keep the casual gawkers off the beach and that alone would justify the expense to us.
In these dire economic times, can even the most conservative ignore the benefits of designating a nude or clothing optional beach here in South Carolina? I feel that Im too old to pick up the banner and run with it but if someone out there wants to start a letter writing campaign or start a petition, I will give you my full support.
I misssed this when it was first posted, but now that I saw it I wanted to add something.
In Texas a county or state park has to provide something if they charge an access fee. Hippie Hollow is a clothing optional county park on Lake Travis and it costs $8 and you can get a yearly pass for those who go a lot. They have restrooms available, a nice paved path overlooking the lake, and stairs down from the path. There is even a handicap ramp near one of the restrooms. I don't know the exact economic impact, but on an average summer weekend day there are between 400 and 600 people there. While a lot of the regulars there live close to Austin, I have met people from all over the state there.
Thomas
Actions
Back to TopicsReply to TopicShare this topic
Get paid just by sending us users/traffic.
Signup takes seconds, start now!
Signup as an affiliate!