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From: john@birtch.UUCP (John Pipkins x257)
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Subject: Re: Nudist life style
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Okay, I'm jumping in with reservations and a need to share.

> Just a few questions to you, naturists.
> 
> Do you expect/require your spouse or SO to be a naturist.?

I only expect my SO to accept me, nothing else.

> And if your partner does not like nudism, does he or she
> go with you to nude beachs, camps or parties? If yes, is
> he/she allowed in with clothes on?

She is not expected to do anything with me she doesn't want to do.  We are
individuals who share (more than we share with any one else on the bottom line).

> Or is nudism a strictly single activity?

Of course not, but it is an individuals choice that should be allowed and (in 
the case of those who don't accept it) tolerated.

> 
> If you have kids, do you parade in nature's clothes in front
> of them?

If I ever have kids, I would not parade around in front of them.  I would be
totally natural in front of them, including not trying to hide my body from
them.  They would not learn from me to be ashamed of their (or anyone's) body.
We are what we are.  Admit it with out shame or feeling 'abnormal' (what ever
that is).  Such attitudes are taught (and in my opinion, against what is natural
or desirable in human societies).  By the way, this is the statement that
'triggered' me.  Thank you for making it.  I accept that as your point of view
and respect you for expressing it, even though I don't agree with the im-
plications and concepts.   But, atleast you got me out here with you.  And
(don't give me no problems about me english) a chance to express myself.

				John Pipkins
				Birtcher Investments

The quote:  If they can't take a joke, f__k them.