Message from discussion Nude cycling

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From: "Zardoz" <zardo...@btinternet.com>
Newsgroups: uk.rec.naturist
Subject: Re: Nude cycling
Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 12:27:29 +0000 (UTC)
Organization: BT Openworld
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Bernard Boase <b.bo...@bcs.org.uk> wrote in message
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> Having said which, I am aware that truly public nudity is still very
> uncomforable to most naturists and to many who post here.  Nevertheless
> there may be those reading this who are inspired to do likewise and to
> chip away at the barriers which tend to segregate folk who want to dress
> or undress differently.

but the public you encountered had no choice whether or not they wanted to
see you naked on your bike. You basically forced it on them. This does not
`chip away at the barriers` it makes them even more anti. The way to bring
about change is slowly...not here it is in your face like it or not. I do
not agree with this approach at all.


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