I agree, Stranchan: It's a matter of sovereignty, not customs

Submitted by Michael S. (United States), Nov 4, 2014 at 23:16

Stranchan, I agree with you; and I don't know how Daniel's comment reflects what you say. Some countries are flat-out strict about maters of dress. Others, such as the US, are very permissive (we have nude beaches, and clothing-optional hot springs). Israel is in-between, with self-appointed Ultra-Orthodox "modesty police" making life difficult for women with bare shoulders, etc.; but in other places people cavorting in skimpy bikinis. I don't dispute the right of any of these countries to behave the way they do; it's a matter of national and local sovereignty.

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