Posted on 11/08/2005 10:57:45 AM PST by misterrob
The Breasts Not Bombs members had been warned to keep their shirts on at the Capitol demonstration against governor's initiatives.
By Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO — Police arrested two members of an organization called Breasts Not Bombs after they removed their tops during a protest on the steps of the state Capitol on Monday afternoon.
The women, who were protesting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's ballot measures for today's special election, took off their shirts despite warnings from the California Highway Patrol last week that doing so would lead to their arrests — and possibly their inclusion on the state's list of sex offenders. A federal judge Friday refused to grant a request from Breasts Not Bombs to block the police from arresting topless protesters.
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Angered that Glaser and Love could be listed on the sex offender registry if convicted of lewd acts, state Sen. Gloria Romero (D-Los Angeles) joined the protesters before their arrests to announce that she would introduce legislation to decriminalize the baring of breasts in public. "While it is legal for men to go shirtless in public in California," she said, "women risk being classified as sex offenders for baring the same body parts."
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I'm all for equality....
Thanks for the mammaries.
Be careful what you ask for--you obviously haven't seen these women.
Having spent time in Europe and visiting co-ed spas I would agree with that statement....
still...
I also visited a topless beach in South Beach, FL and I was pretty happy.
While I dont think its right to place them on the sex offenders list for this it would be *REALLY FUNNY*
For those wishing to avoid lunch today...
http://images.google.com/images?q=breasts+not+bombs&ie=ISO-8859-1&hl=en
These are not the breasts you wish to see. I warned you!!
http://www.zombietime.com/breasts_not_bombs/
Actually, there is a legal precedent for women going bottomless, too. Not long ago a woman was found not guility of indecent exposure inasmuch as the distaff sex organs are naturally hidden from view, ie, exposure. No exposure, no crime.
Usually, people would ask for a picture to be posted. I followed the link and saw 5 pictures from the paper. TRUST ME, while not obscene, you do NOT want to go there!!! Most times a little bit of imagination makes this sort of thing better, but NOT THIS TIME!!!!
Newton would never have discovered gravity if he'd seen those.
I am at work so I will not click the link. I assume they are fat, unbathed, unkempt, mean faced, clip haired womyn?
Wonder what these protesters think of the French riots.
My god, those are the ugliest nekkid pictures I've ever seen.
""While it is legal for men to go shirtless in public in California," she said, "women risk being classified as sex offenders for baring the same body parts."
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That argument worked in New York, where it is now no longer a crime for a woman to be topless. I note that it still doesn't happen much, but no arrests if it does.
Why do we have to trade one for another? It appears they have nothing to trade. Bomb are better and much more fun then what they have.
Bob Hope is bounceing with laughter in his grave.. LoL...
Where is the photo?
BOMB THOSE BREASTS!
Why were you pretty happy?
EWWWWWWWWWWW.
They don't even look that good.
No kidding - we went to Mallorca last summer and it was only the hairy lesbos that went topless. Made scenic photo taking a bit tough.
From a review of the eyes of the media at the LATimes article/photo, it looks like an effective form of gaydar.
Actually, I think that would be immediate proof of gravity. And gravity was not kind.
IBTC
LOL, good one!
they hit every branch when they fell out of the ugly tree.
again...DON'T GO THERE!!!
If you saw these women shirtless, sex would be the furthest thing from your mind.
""While it is legal for men to go shirtless in public in California," she said, "women risk being classified as sex offenders for baring the same body parts."
Men have secondary sex organs called mammary glands? Obviously, basic human biology is another thing these protestors are clueless about.
"Men have secondary sex organs called mammary glands? "
Men have breasts and nipples. You might be surprised to learn that the mammary glands are also present. The only difference is in prominence, and even that isn't much of a difference, especially if you include older men, who often experience breast enlargement with age.
The male and female torso are virtually identical.
Gag me! ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwuuuuuuuuuuu
It is legal in Austin Texas for women to go topless. On any given summer day it is not uncommon to see women at our municipal swimming pools or out on Lake Travis Sans tops! They are more than welcome to protest here but I doubt if anyone would bother to notice.
Thanks for the laugh!
Love the cow on the right with the "War is Indecent" sign. Talk about oxymoronic!
Now I'm not just laughing I'm hysterical!
Ping! You gotta see this!
Assuming some reasonable restrictions on... um... Caliber isn't the right word... Aspect ratio!... That's it... Assuming some reasonable restrictions on aspect ratio, I might be able to support this Democrat idea.
See? I can be bipartisan!
ahhhhhh....
Height restrictions matter as well, meaning they cannot fall below a certain level. Also, hair is a definite No No.
Are they working in an automobile garage behind that girl? Nice rack.
whats up with the broad with the beard and the organgitang boobs.
That was really aweful.
I'm thinking that, with a little work, some of the verbage in the CA Assault Weapons Ban could apply here.
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