Should people be allowed into the public naked?

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There are no ugly people in the Garden of Eden.

Practically speaking, people need clothing in most parts of the world, either for warmth or protection against sunlight, or for other reasons. I also think most people would choose clothing, because it lends a feeling of protection, a buffer zone between us and other people. I feel more vulnerable around strangers when I wear shorts in summer, so I usually only wear them at home - except when it's so hot out that I'd really be suffering if I wore more clothing. I feel more hidden in clothing, and I like that. Besides, I like how clothing can reflect one's personality. (That seems like a contradiction - but perhaps what we choose to show to others willingly is an indication of who we are.)

There's a nude beach in my county, and I don't have any problem with that. I think it's something that should be allowed. Strictly speaking it isn't a legally nude beach, people have just made it clothing optional through custom. No one complains. It does happen to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire state, IMO, so I guess it might bother someone who had moral issues with nudity if they just wanted to go there for the, er, other natural beauty. It's also a difficult beach to get to and those who want it clothing optional are the same ones who are willing to take a long walk or climb down sometimes dangerous bluffs. But you also see rubberneckers standing on the cliff with binoculars.

To me the nude body is both beautiful and ugly. Even on a supermodel (male or female) there are aspects of it that I don't care for. I think clothing can enhance one's beauty by hiding problem areas and showing off others. But that's just me, I'm sure there are others who see no ugliness in nudity, and some who see only ugliness.

I most definitely think mothers should be allowed to breastfeed in public and that any laws against that are absurd.

The problem with nudity is all the gawking involved. It is hard to defend nudity when I get all these vibes from women that it is their body , their rights their privacy,, their choice, their right to file for sexual harassment. I get the feeling that women would be offended by a society like the garden of Eden and would think this is some mans idea of paradise.

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There are certain health and safety concerns to consider regarding nudity in the public sphere.

For example, I'm thinking mass transit is one area that should encourage covering your bum.

However, I can see no reason why a person can't get their mail in the buff, or paint their house, or stroll down the sidewalk. Personally, I prefer wearing clothing, but I also have a limited emotional reaction to nudity. Having to shower with 29 other women in bootcamp made me far less sensitive to parading around in my birthday suit.