Naked Rambler Jailed

[Tefal]

11 months for being naked outside.

15 months for molesting 13 children :/

 

[Tefal]

I have the right to move in public space without offence, I find naked people offensive. Example.

I find, smelly, ugly and high pitched camp people offensive can we jail all of them too?

 

[yer_averagejoe]

I'd much rather see that guy walking around naked than some massive binge drinking skank wearing 'jeggings' overlapped by her side-fat, but I'm not lobbying to make tight clothes on fatties illegal.

The guy has been victimised by people who are blindly following the law without taking a minute to think about the the whole thing.

 

[starfighter]

I think people should wear clothes. Maybe it's just me.

 

[jaybee]

Surely common sense should prevail here. How else are we meant to deal with it without laws? I don't want wierdos walking around my town naked, no matter how good looking they are. It's not something you would expect to see in 2013. You can over analyze it all you want. No I am not offended by nakedness in public, but I would generally question the sanity of anyone that does it, and because of this it presents a perceived threat, a danger if you will, to all those that witness it. And no I do not care to experience this if I can avoid it.

 

[jaybee]

I think people should wear clothes. Maybe it's just me.

Simply put and to the point. I would agree. It seems fashionable to question every law these days in an effort for "freedom" and "rights".

 

[Tefal]

Surely common sense should prevail here. How else are we meant to deal with it without laws? I don't want wierdos walking around my town naked, no matter how good looking they are. It's not something you would expect to see in 2013. You can over analyze it all you want. No I am not offended by nakedness in public, but I would generally question the sanity of anyone that does it, and because of this it presents a perceived threat, a danger if you will, to all those that witness it. And no I do not care to experience this if I can avoid it.

REALLY???

you feel threatened by a naked person? no offense but a naked person is pretty much the least threatening type of person as they have no where to hide anything (well maybe a dagger but unsheathing that would be a gymnastic nightmare).

 

[yer_averagejoe]

I have the right to move in public space without offence

Is this actually a right though? (serious question) or is it just something people feel like they're entitled to.

If it is a right, I'd have a field day with religious nuts shouting at people in the street that they're morally in-superior or that they're going to hell if they don't 'let jesus in'. I find that offensive (and if nothing else, a breach of the peace, frankly).

I guess my point is, offending someone isn't that big a deal, really. People can take being offended. His nakedness isn't being directed at anyone - he's not being abusive.

 

[Tefal]

Simply put and to the point. I would agree. It seems fashionable to question every law these days in an effort for "freedom" and "rights".

so in your opinion

I don't think people should wear clothes. Maybe it's just me.

is equal simply put and to the point and equally valid.

 

[EdwardTeach]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22971063

So, this guy has been jailed for refusing to cover up contrary to an ASBO. While I agree that the courts need to enforce their rulings I can't help but feel it's pointless to have started this vendetta .

I understand that some people may not want to see someone naked, but this isn't the 1950s sexually oppressed America. Some people say "oh but think of the children!" to which I would say "So what?". As long as it's not sexualised, seeing someone naked isn't depriving a child of their innocence, neither is is alarming.

You see women in bikinis on the beach which to be honest is only a small step away from total nudity, yet that is perfectly acceptable. The same goes for men with obese stomachs overflowing their speedos. That's just as off putting as seeing a random guy naked, but you know, I just get on with my life.

I understand some people may not like to see it, but should it really be criminalised? Can't people just ignore it?

Agreed. What anyone wears or doesn't wear us no one else's business. Waste of time locking g this guy up.

 

[Biohazard]

Is your right not to be offended greater than his right to choose not to wear clothes?

I have quite clearly said that it shouldn't be standing on a single right as somehow being superior, but it is a balancing act of peoples opposing rights.

 

[Dis86]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22971063

So, this guy has been jailed for refusing to cover up contrary to an ASBO. While I agree that the courts need to enforce their rulings I can't help but feel it's pointless to have started this vendetta .

I understand that some people may not want to see someone naked, but this isn't the 1950s sexually oppressed America. Some people say "oh but think of the children!" to which I would say "So what?". As long as it's not sexualised, seeing someone naked isn't depriving a child of their innocence, neither is is alarming.

You see women in bikinis on the beach which to be honest is only a small step away from total nudity, yet that is perfectly acceptable. The same goes for men with obese stomachs overflowing their speedos. That's just as off putting as seeing a random guy naked, but you know, I just get on with my life.

I understand some people may not like to see it, but should it really be criminalised? Can't people just ignore it?

Completely with you on this one. Whilst I wouldn't inflict my naked body upon the world I fail to see what is so offensive about this guy doing so. We were born naked - why the big flippin deal?!
What is jailing him (yet again) going to solve? His 'crime' doesn't hurt anyone. So he walks past some people with his wang hanging out...so what?! From what I know of this guy there's no alterior motive behind it, he just likes being naked.

 

[Biohazard]

Is this actually a right though? (serious question) or is it just something people feel like they're entitled to.

If it is a right, I'd have a field day with religious nuts shouting at people in the street that they're morally in-superior or that they're going to hell if they don't 'let jesus in'. I find that offensive (and if nothing else, a breach of the peace, frankly).

I guess my point is, offending someone isn't that big a deal, really. People can take being offended. His nakedness isn't being directed at anyone - he's not being abusive.

Is walking through a society naked a right?

(Setting aside the fact it is against the law)

 

[Dis86]

I find, smelly, ugly and high pitched camp people offensive can we jail all of them too?

Heh heh. Got my chuckling in the middle of the office.

 

[Dis86]

Is walking through a society naked a right?

(Setting aside the fact it is against the law)

Strictly it's not against the law. It's only against the law if you intend to cause offense or have a sexual motive.

 

[jaybee]

REALLY???

you feel threatened by a naked person? no offense but a naked person is pretty much the least threatening type of person as they have no where to hide anything (well maybe a dagger but unsheathing that would be a gymnastic nightmare).

So you would engage in conversation with said naked person walking along the street? lol I would generally avoid. Perhaps "threat" is not the right word. But the point stands that I would question their sanity and hence generally avoid said wierdo. And yes, everyone that walks around naked in public I would consider wierd.

 

[Threepwood]

Compare this to naked woman on freeview, where anyone -even a child- can turn on the TV at the wrong time of night and see naked over sexualised woman jiggling about. The channels have changed a bit, but I remember when those channels were litrally next door to the kiddy channels on TV... I hate to think how many kids woke up at 3 am, went downstairs to flick kiddy tv on, presses the up button and saw sexualised nakedness broadcast into their lounge.

Compare to sexualised advertising that anyone can see walking down the street , etc etc etc.

It's nice to hear a policeman not agreeing with the law, I'm sure many police people don't agree with some laws. But it saddens me too. It reminds me that people have jobs where they have to follow orders or face thier own consequences from the powers that be. Which seems pretty inhumane?

I'm not very good at explaining things hopefully you get the drift.

 

[Kazz]

I have the right to move in public space without offence, I find naked people offensive.

This is gold. It says an awful lot about your views on life and society.

I understand that the gent in question could be seen as stubborn and eccentric, but being jailed over and over again? It's almost beyond belief that this can happen. I think he's proving a point, and a very valid one at that.

 

[Biohazard]

This is gold. It says an awful lot about your views on life and society.

I understand that the gent in question could be seen as stubborn and eccentric, but being jailed over and over again? It's almost beyond belief that this can happen. I think he's proving a point, and a very valid one at that.

You selectively cut out the last word on that line. It was 'example'. Therefore it says absolutely nothing about my views on life and society. It is mere conjecture.

 

[jaybee]

Compare this to naked woman on freeview, where anyone -even a child- can turn on the TV at the wrong time of night and see naked over sexualised woman jiggling about. The channels have changed a bit, but I remember when those channles were litrally next door to the kiddy channles on TV... I hate to think how many kids woke up at 3 am, went downstairs to flick kiddy tv on, presses the up button and saw sexualised nakedness broadcast into their lounge.

Compare to sexualised advertising that anyone can see walking down the street , etc etc etc.

It's nice to hear a policeman not agreeing with the law, I'm sure many police people don't agree with some laws. But it saddens me too. It reminds me that people have jobs where they have to follow orders or face thier own consequences from the powers that be. Which seems pretty inhumane?

I'm not very good at explaining things hopefully you get the drift.

That's a whole other debate, pornography. Parents usually have the ability to control this via filters and channel locking and software. Walking down a public street should not be subject to the same thing, although I agree it is not the same anyway as it would not necessarily be sexually driven.