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From: ecl@ahuta.UUCP (e.leeper)
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Subject: Re: Photography and Naturism
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Date: Mon, 7-Jan-85 08:52:54 EST
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I agree that there is a dicotomy between what the naturists present as their
views regarding nudity and their "policy" against photography at clothing-
optional (a.k.a. nude) beaches.  The fact that society as a whole does not view
nudity in the same way as naturists do is the cause of this.

It is for much the same reason that all but the most militant naturists do not
stroll down to their local 7-11 in the nude--society as a whole does not
approve.  Nude beaches are a stepping stone, where naturists can go to a
relatively open area (more open thatn a fenced-in backyard), without offending
other people accidentally.

If you feel that photography at nude beaches is acceptable, than the naturists
there are entitled to feel that their nudity is acceptable everywhere.  As it
is, they are willing to restrict their nudity if others will accept the
restrictions that they ask.

					Evelyn C. Leeper
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