QUOTES 3/12/2017

“Harbin Hot Springs (California) . . . not only allowed for nude soaking in the magical hot springs, but also the opportunity to explore the paths on the nearby hillside sans clothing.  Last time we did that, the few people we encountered on the paths were clothed, but scarcely batted an eye at our nudity.” - https://meanderingnaturist.wordpress.com/2015/08/

“I truly believe that the second most common characteristic for nudists is a hearty appetite.  Is it because we have no belt to remind us to eat more lightly?” – Beverly Price, http://www.aanr.com/news-events/across-the-board

“Nudity is nothing to be ashamed of . . . Being naked is asserting ownership of our own selves.” - Roger Coupe, http://europe.newsweek.com/rise-nudity-britain-why-you-have-nothing-lose-your-clothes-469475?rm=eu

“Naturism (public nudity) is not illegal in Scotland or any other part of the United Kingdom.  However, naturists can be charged with a public disorder offence if they have been deemed to be deliberately confrontational, for example fail to cover up if requested to do so by the police or other officials. We have spoken to the police and reassured them that we are happy to cover up with a wrap if we meet members of the public on our walks who appear uncomfortable.  Our walks will take place in quiet areas in the countryside where we are not likely to meet many people. . . Naturism come from all sectors of society and all professions.  We are just ordinary people who like to feel the sun, rain and wind on our skin.  Who hasn't thought of skinny dipping abroad and enjoyed the feel of sun on skin?” - Juliette Gill, Public Relations Officer (Scotland), British Naturism, http://m.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14453371.As_naturists__we_are_law_abiding_and_happy_to_cover_up_when_required/

“But the more I think about it, the more I am convinced that the widespread adoption of naturism might solve our problem with nudity.  If we stopped seeing our bodies as either a source of shame, or something to show off, we might become healthier, happier human beings.  Public nudity could prove revolutionary.  Young women would grow so accustomed to seeing real bellies and bottoms that they would feel less inclined to lose weight in order to match up to imaginary images, or get industrial filler injected into their buttocks.  Violent sexual crimes might become more clear cut and easier to prosecute: you couldn't make a big deal of a victim wearing a short skirt if no one was wearing any clothes at all.  And there would be no need for Embarrassing Bodies, because we'd tackle our health issues frankly and fast, knowing there's nothing to be ashamed about. . . no individual's body should warrant particularly close inspection – but our collective attitude to nudity certainly does.” - Daisy Buchanan, http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/07/naked-rambler-public-nudity-stephen-gough?CMP=share_btn_gp