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January 22, 2006
Free Expression Now Includes a "Right" to Public Nudity
The folks in Daytona Beach can let it all hang out. Federal Judge John Antoon assured that Spring Break in this college student spring hot spot ought to be even more interesting than normal this year.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A federal judge struck down Daytona Beach's anti-nudity laws, saying they are unconstitutional.U.S. District Judge John Antoon decided Friday that Daytona Beach's laws prohibiting public nudity and nudity in places that sell alcohol violate the First and 14th amendments' protections of free speech and equal protection.
Daytona Beach also failed to prove its claim that adult nightclubs create secondary negative impacts on levels of crime, prostitution and illegal drug activity in neighborhoods, Antoon wrote.
"We won on every single issue," said Daniel Aaronson, a Fort Lauderdale attorney representing Lollipops Gentleman's Club in its federal lawsuit.
City officials said they plan to study the judge's ruling and ask the City Commission about a possible appeal.
Public nudity has been an issue at some of the city's large gatherings, such as Biketoberfest and Spring Break.
Well, since this judge found a "right to public nudity" in the Constitution, we can all rest assured that it'll be an even bigger issue in the future. Let those uncensored drunk hottie Spring Break cameras roll!
Posted by Steve at January 22, 2006 04:28 PM
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boobies will destroy our great nation!
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at January 22, 2006 09:26 PM
I almost never let Willy Free.
I fear it getting caught in traffic.
Posted by Um Yeah at January 22, 2006 09:46 PM
So, Matt, you really think it's unreasonable for people who live in Daytona Beach not to want their kids exposed to naked strangers?
Posted by Richard Frankel at January 22, 2006 09:47 PM
>>U.S. District Judge John Antoon decided Friday that Daytona Beach's laws prohibiting public nudity and nudity in places that sell alcohol violate the First and 14th amendments' protections of free speech and equal protection.
Dick you mean those kids who hanf out at places that sell alcohol?
Posted by Um Yeah at January 22, 2006 10:30 PM
Why would they let them go to that beach? Stupid gits, if you tell 'em once, you've told 'em a thousand times! DON'T GO TO THE NUDE BEACH!!
Yet, strangely, the kids are compelled beyond their will or their parents. WE MUST USE STATE POWERS TO PREVENT THESE POOR VICTIMS FROM BEING PULLED TO THE NUDE BEACH AGAINST THEIR WILL!!
Let's stop at nothing to help these poor, helpless souls. I know! Those people without clothing are terrorists! Let's get the NSA to listen into their phone conversations!!
Posted by plausible_deniability at January 22, 2006 10:31 PM
And, clearly, Steve doesn't seem to have a complaint in this: "Let those uncensored drunk hottie Spring Break cameras roll!" I guess this was another humor post. :)
But seriously, does the Constitution specifically enumerate many of the rights you have today? No. It's a framework, and new "rights" are added as time marches forward, through legislation and case law.
Posted by plausible_deniability at January 22, 2006 10:34 PM
How about my right not to be exposed to ugly bodies? And since Daytona Beach is the home of NASCAR, you KNOW there would be a whole bunch of those!
Posted by zen_less at January 23, 2006 06:37 AM
Um Yeah, I usually don't acknowledge you, but I will make an exception:
prohibiting public nudity and nudity in places that sell alcohol
The word "and" is an operator that joins two things. In this case, it is joining two places in which nudity was banned and now isn't.
Posted by Richard Frankel at January 23, 2006 05:57 PM
If you are going to acknowledge something why not choose your disgusting and racist death lists?
Posted by Um Yeah at January 23, 2006 10:20 PM
If you are going to acknowledge something why not choose your disgusting and racist death lists?
Please tell me you are on it? Pretty, pretty please?
Posted by Radical Redneck at January 25, 2006 07:21 PM
>>Please tell me you are on it?
Im not black, so I guess Dick will leave me off it.
Posted by Um Yeah at January 25, 2006 08:45 PM
Please tell me you are on it? Pretty, pretty please?
Thank you for publicly reaffirming the conservative believe that killing others will solve your problems. We knew this about you already, but with each post you make yourself more plainly understood.
Posted by plausible_deniability at January 25, 2006 09:53 PM
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