Posted on 07/06/2019 7:54:15 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
A group of Seattle-area baristas who argued in court that they should not be restricted from serving drinks in bikinis and other revealing clothing may have to cover up — at least for now.
CNN reported Saturday that a federal appeals court ruled that women at an Everett, Wash., drive-thru coffee stand may have to cover up.
The ruling, made by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, vacated U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman's 2017 decision that placed an injunction on a city ordinance requiring "quick-service facility" workers to wear, at minimum, shorts and a tank top.
Another 2017 city ordinance broadened the city's definition of "lewd" conduct to include public displays of certain body parts. The owner of Hillbilly Hotties, one such drive-thru coffee stand, sued over the city ordinances, claiming they violated baristas' First and 14th Amendment rights.
The ordinances will now go into effect as the decision is sent back down to a lower court.
"The panel concluded that the vagueness doctrine did not warrant an injunction prohibiting enforcement of the Dress Code Ordinance," Wednesday's ruling stated, according to CNN. "The panel concluded that the mode of dress at issue in this case was not sufficiently communicative to merit First Amendment protection."
City officials in Everett praised the court's ruling, claiming that authorities had provided "extensive evidence of adverse secondary effects associated with the stands, including prostitution and sexual violence."
"The city looks forward to enforcing its ordinances consistent with the Court's decision and in the best interest of the community," Everett city officials told CNN.
According to CNN, a city police investigation found that some baristas engaged in lewd conduct, while some were victimized by patrons. Police detailed that other crimes were associated with the stands, according to the ruling.
An attorney for the women told the news network that they will continue to battle the ordinance.
"The baristas are seeking to exercise their right to choose their work clothing," the attorney said. "The baristas sought to express positive messages of body confidence and female empowerment. This decision effectively tells women that the female body must be covered up and hidden, and that women must be protected from themselves."
While I’m no fan of “strip joints” and such, the fact that we allow strip joints and Hooters, makes me wonder, how is a bikini barista place fundamentally different than other places which have females on display? Legally speaking I mean?
Library sessions with trannies & kids — ok
Skimpily-dressed baristas - not ok
“A group of Seattle-area baristas who argued in court that they should not be restricted from serving drinks in bikinis and other revealing clothing may have to cover up.
I agree. Forcing them to wear more clothes would be an abrogation of free speech and expression.
Umm...pics?!?!
How can we do our research?
This thread is useless without pictures! :^)
I think we’re gonna need evidence. You know, to make an informed decision...
Tearing down Confederate statue - Free Speech
Wearing mask at violent riot - Free Speech
Halter top while serving coffee - NOT free speech
Great post in a great thread. Thanks. (still laughing)
The obvious answer is political messages written on bare skin.
I would love to see the Supremes get a case where a comely woman has written “Joe Biden is a Boob” on herself.
Bikinis are sexist weapons of the patriarchy and should be banned, but naked, erect homos marching in a “pride” parade is enriching diverse culture and just fine.
Oh how I despise the left.
Thank you, and go Raiders!
Go here for the original story and some disappointing video:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/05/us/bikini-baristas-ruling/index.html
Does the business gets higher prices for a normal product for adding erotocism? Then the sell of lewdness is occurring with the other product. There is a call to REPENT and be saved.
Sounds like Starbucks going after competition.
We have a food joint around here where the waitress wear bikinis and chaps. I am sure some prudes around here would love to get rid of the place. Hope not, they have good food.
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