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bigapple · Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 1 Location: NYC

Hey Guys,
Were you born naked? If so, have you ever questioned why it is illegal to BE naked in public? Have you thought it strange that it is considered "Indecent Exposure" to be in our natural state in public and that doing so will guarantee your arrest? Do you feel that this is absurd and insane and unjust? Do you feel you want to make a statement? Well, so do we!

We're organizing a very simple thing- a bunch of guys (the more the better) to march completely naked at the Halloween Parade this year. We will be carrying a banner saying in effect "Legalize the Human Body". There will be no more to it than that- it will be completely peaceful and positive- not at all disorderly or disruptive. Me and a couple of friends have been discussing this for a couple of months. We were inspired by a Canadian group that marches at parades (Canada allows public nakedness on certain days- New York does not).

Laws are meant to protect people, not oppress them. Yet laws prohibiting public nudity DO oppress people and contribute more harm than good to society. If you are interested in joining us in this simple yet bold protest, please contact us for more information. We look forward to talking with you!