Sunday Poll: Does The World Naked Bike Ride Encourage Indecent Exposure?
The annual World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) rolled through St. Louis last night. Organizers use the phrase “bare as you dare.” Some riders were completely nude, except for shoes.
Although you can be as bare as you dare during the ride, the City of St. Louis requests that we cover our privates at the pre/post party. (WNBRSTL.org)
The St. Louis police allow privates to be exposed in public during the ride.
In most states around the country, there are indecent exposure laws which may prevent men and women from legally exposing their genitals in public.
Some states, however, only apply their indecency laws to those who show their man or lady parts for the purpose of sexual arousal or to shock others, allowing well-intentioned nudists to avoid prosecution. (FindLaw)
The above source indicates topless is ok in most states thanks to lawsuits on the equality of indecent exposure laws. For today’s poll you get to weigh in on the subject.
The poll will close at 8pm tonight.
– Steve Patterson