QUOTES 3/29/2017

“For centuries, despite nudity in its various forms being a prominent and accepted part of daily life and culture for many Africans, enslavement, colonial rule, influences from Islam and Christianity, and patriarchal systems violently upheld systems and social standards that constrained the agency and autonomy of black people through clothing and nudity.  Civilizing missions sought to enlighten so-called savages, ironically employing savage methods to do so.” – cflmag, http://dynamicafrica.tumblr.com/post/146713896098/ephasini-lamabhudango-reclaiming-dreams-deferred

“ . . . there is no compelling governmental interest in suppressing my naturism. . . anti-nudity/anti-body laws have actually been harmful to people.  There is no harm in a nude body.  There is good about a nude human body.  There is no health issue that a sit-down towel can’t cure.  There is no violation of another’s rights.  There is no danger to the public from any naturist activity, or simple nudity.  Science and studies have overwhelmingly shut down the common argument, ‘But what about the kids’ . . . There is only a disappearing social more that is based on some older western religious doctrines.  Ignorance, social insecurity and laws continue to foster these mores.  The dominant culture, parts of the western religious establishments and politicians actually leave me, personally, feeling persecuted and ripped off.  It is not just having freedom stolen, but something particularly sacred stolen. . . So, for some of us, the practice of naturism is religion.  It is rightfully supposed to be protected from the interference of the state and those who believe differently.” – Jbee, https://thefreerangenaturist.org/2016/04/12/naturism-as-it-is-a-spiritual-value-deserves-protection/

“I mow my rear yard, trim trees and shrubs, water plants and potted plants constantly, while nude.  I keep venturing farther into the public eye, as in the sides of my house and even the front yard where I’m clearly visible to both neighbors and strangers.  I think this is a protest to enjoy my life doing what I want in the confines of my own property in a manner I find most comfortable and enjoyable and that is totally nude.” – Thurston Munn, http://rglongpre.ca/naturistlens/2016/07/03/taking-risks-while-mowing-the-lawn/

“Naturism is . . . my way to remove the world and relax.” – CdnNaturist, https://twitter.com/CdnNaturist/status/719978780329185280

“Being naked supports several types of freedom.  Obviously . . . The burden of selecting, storing, and laundering clothes is lessened – as well as the trouble of having to decide what to wear.  You also don’t have to put up with the discomfort of poorly fitting clothes or irritating fabrics.  Probably even more important is that being naked relieves one of the need to deal with social stereotypes associated with particular clothing styles.  If you don’t wear clothes, you don’t have to worry about what is or isn’t currently ‘stylish’, ‘fashionable’, or ‘popular’.  You get to be yourself, without having to let others control your choices.” - https://naturistphilosopher.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/is-there-a-human-need-for-being-naked/