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There should be full body scanning machines at every corner to keep us safe!  That would sure put an end to this discussion. --Just kidding, I think those things are a terrible idea. But it's probably just a matter of time before they're everywhere. Hey that's it--just tell people that nudity is good for national security and they'll give up their clothes as fast as they give up their civil rights.

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I agree. This sounds like another case of government overreacting as they try to protect us. As one of the guests said on the air, people should exercise their right to walk away from things they don't like. We can't and should not be "protected" from everything that might offend us. Otherwise we may as well never leave the house. 

Simply being nude, or seeing nudity, is not the problem, it's the behavior of those who are nude that counts.

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Nudity can be a positive aspect of civic life.

I am a beach activist at Rooster Rock and Sauvie Island's nude beaches. I'm also a member of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR.com). AANR is an excellent resource for information on family-friendly, social nude recreation.

My local group, the Rooster-Sauvie Volunteers, holds regular beach cleanups and sports events. These events help to build a community of people who enjoy simply being nude in nature. We hand out information cards with Park Rangers and Sheriffs Dept. to raise awareness that public indecency will not be tolerated on our beaches. We've also partnered with SOLV and Columbia Riverkeeper to raise awareness that nudists are good citizens and care about the environment.

Mark

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