Seems to me that, in democratic nations at least, if public nudity was legal, then it would have been made legal by the legislature which represents the people. Therefore, if it had been made legal, it would have been the people who OKed it. That being the case, I would be nude everywhere all the time - grocery shopping, the bank, getting a hair cut - everywhere. In such a situation, the public has made it legal, so it is the same people who need to accept it.
It is my understanding that in the states of California, Oregon, Washington and Vermont, public nudity is legal with certain localities within those states having their own laws which over-ride the state laws. Does anyone know the specific laws in these states?
Seems to me that, in democratic nations at least, if public nudity was legal, then it would have been made legal by the legislature which represents the people. Therefore, if it had been made legal, it would have been the people who OKed it. That being the case, I would be nude everywhere all the time - grocery shopping, the bank, getting a hair cut - everywhere. In such a situation, the public has made it legal, so it is the same people who need to accept it.It is my understanding that in the states of California, Oregon, Washington and Vermont, public nudity is legal with certain localities within those states having their own laws which over-ride the state laws. Does anyone know the specific laws in these states?
Not sure, but I think Vermont is the opposite.
Nudity is legal, except where town have made it illegal.
I already go naked at the beach near where I live now which isn't a recognised nudist beach, but there was a ruling recently that said technically all beaches were nude beaches as it's not illegal to be naked in the UK provided you are not committing a lewd act. I suppose technically it isn't illegal for me to go shopping nude, that would be up to the store manager I guess. But if it was widely accepted them I guess I would.
I'd like to say, immediately, but it might be a bit much being the only nudist while everyone else is clothed. It would probably take some getting used to.
I've been the only one shirtles in a lot of places over the years and asked to leave a few, so I guess I would be the only one nude if it were legal,
Shops are private property. Whether it's no shoes, no shirt, no service, no guns, no smoking, no dogs, the shop or property owner get to make the rules. Some shops will prefer as many customers as possible, others will cater to the majority in hopes of not offending their most common patrons, excluding some.
At the cusp of a clothing optionalfuture, we're probably best to focus on public space and not try to impose nudity on those not comfortable with it. For those in the U.S., the U.S. Constitution technically protects us in public space thought it's a battle few have taken or publicised; it's a futile if not counter-productive legal battle in the U.S. to push it further into private places.
Many shops may fly a Nudist Flag (is there a nudist/naturist flag) as they do with the LGBTQX or POW flags, to note that folks are welcome and encourage spending their dollars. Some may ownly open exterior service widows like fast food joints to accomodate us. I'd be thrilled with those options.
That said, It's not that hard to put on shoes and shirts (and shorts!) to shop for things we need. And we're all textiles sometimes due to weather and as far as I'm concerned, everyone is a closet nudist to some extent or another.
Many shops may fly a Nudist Flag (is there a nudist/naturist flag) as they do with the LGBTQX or POW flags, to note that folks are welcome and encourage spending their dollars. Some may ownly open exterior service widows like fast food joints to accomodate us. I'd be thrilled with those options.
An international nudist flag is a great idea! Perhaps nudists can get together and design one.
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