Woman Fights Oregon for Right to Bare-Chested, Hemp G-String Display
Jen Moss (aka the Naked Lady) Vs. Ashland, Oregon, Parade
In the entertainment industry it's known as a "one hit wonder." But for those who cannot cut it as a rock star, there's public recognition of anything shocking; the more demeaning the better. And if the act happens to take advantage of a loophole in local law, the victory is that much sweeter.
And so it is, that in Ashland, Oregon; Jen Moss, a.k.a "The Naked Lady," has begun earning her own fifteen minutes for the desire to display herself and others in a local, public parade, with bare chests and a hemp g-string. Unfortunately for the concerned public, it's perfectly legal to do so since the wording of the law is specific to genitalia which is defined only as the external reproductive organs . She is prepared to involve the ACLU if necessary.
In my hometown of Muskegon, Michigan, the law is quite clear; no public exposure of genitals OR breasts. So, no fear that Jen Moss, The Naked Lady will moving here from Ashland, Oregon, any time soon. However, the law does stipulate that breasts only need to be covered "if (you) are a woman" which admittedly opens up a potentially interesting discussion itself; just takes one transgendered person to flip this particular law on it's head. How does Jen Moss, The Naked Lady-turned-The Naked Transgendered of Ashland, Oregon, sound?
The two loopholes in these laws reveal the antiquated thought process of lawmakers. When society progresses more quickly than the law reform these kinds of loopholes produce much confusion and clogs up the justice system. Often a host of new laws are quickly rushed through and only makes things worse.
Communities everywhere are absolutely shocked when the Jen Moss' and the Naked Ladies appear suddenly as this one did in Ashland, Oregon. A lot of rage is summoned to put these people in their place, it seems Constitutional freedom is often forgotten when someone inconveniences another person.
However, it is the law makers who need to be chastised; if they are not doing their research before writing a law, then they are not doing their job. Every Jen Moss-turned-Naked Lady has every right to take advantage of political short-sightedness, just like in Ashland, Oregon.
Ashland, Oregon, has very few options at this point; it can cancel the parade, or pay her off, or maybe, just maybe, they might be lucky enough that the rules of the parade itself can work in their favor. It turns out that "parade rules clearly indicate that entries must be appropriate for a family audience", parade chairman, James Kidd.
Here's to you, Jen Moss, The Naked Lady; enjoy your fifteen minutes in Ashland, Oregon, as fleeting as it may be.
Sources:
http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2295
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/06/naked_lady_wants_to_go_topless.html
http://www.nac.oshkosh.net/StatesFrames/State_Laws_Frames/Michigan_Laws/body_michigan_laws.html
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/genitalia
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2 Comments
Post a CommentHm'the don't push your beliefs on me crowd can shove thier down our throats.
it willl come back to bite em.
Strikes me that a law that only applys to a womans breasts, and not a mans, should be unconstitutional ...on its face. There is a minor matter of "equal protection" in the constitution that should make upholding such a law impossible. The law should either ban the exposure of all breasts (both male and female)....or not ban the exposure of all breasts.
Women should have the right...not the necessity or requirement...but the right...to go "topless" anywhere and in any situation in which it would be acceptable for a male to go without a shirt. The beach, a lake, waterskiing, sunbathing, swimming, cutting the lawn, riding a motorcycle....anywhere.
The state of NY, some cities in Oregon, and a few other jurisdictions have fought this battle..and lost. Its a shame it takes legal action, and expense to fight for a right that is clearly guaranteed under the "equal protection" clause of the constitution.