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in response to reader comment: topless on aussie beaches

Submitted by Rebecca Moulds (United States), Jan 15, 2009 at 09:26

Topless sunbathers are a common sight in European beaches and some resorts in this country. I have have seen topless women at resorts in Egypt. For myself, however, I wouldn't do it in the Middle East simply because it is frowned upon and I wouldn't feel comfortable. However, in Western countries where it is not outlawed I see no problem with it. It does not offend me, either religiously or culturally, and I agree that a Christian minister should not be bending over backwards not to offend Muslims in a Western country. That kind of attitude is dangerous, and only serves to put Muslim sensibilities above what is normal and not taboo in Western societies. Why should we continually kow-tow to Muslims? I had to abide by certain rules in Egypt when I lived there, i.e. no bare arms in downtown Cairo, no shorts or short skirts, etc. but women in the West should be free from these restrictions.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
No need for Ban [130 words]anonymousJan 16, 2009 14:18148218
If wearing clothes makes us different.... [80 words]SteveMar 5, 2009 01:30148218
topless on aussie beaches [47 words]BeemaJan 14, 2009 13:44148025
To each his own [159 words]Rebecca MouldsJan 15, 2009 09:26148025
Australian Cultural Conservative Relies on Muslims. [47 words]Irene BonneyJan 9, 2009 18:20147600
Sudden concern for Muslim sensibilities is a cynical ploy to advance Nile's goals [217 words]DavidJan 6, 2009 09:15147128
From Scotland [187 words]Adam the Scot.Jan 7, 2009 16:15147128
topless on aussie beachers [119 words]rodney allsworthJan 5, 2009 06:31146960
Australian Cultural Conservative Relies on Muslims [227 words]Puzzled personJan 4, 2009 06:56146842

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