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wolf-cub@ix.netcom.com wrote:
> >House Bill 881 criminalizes mere nudity, including innocent exposure
> >of the female breast, whether or not is is accompanied by lewd acts.

  FYI, a skillful breast-feeder does not expose her breasts, even her nipple.
  The female anatomy and baby are typically covered.

  Nonetheless, I have grave concerns about a law that makes a felony (not a
  misdemeanor) out of something as harmless as this.

  I hasten to point out that, if the posting is accurate, this is merely a
  proposed bill.  Many off-the-wall laws are proposed throughout a session
  that never make it out of committee, let alone come close to passing one
  or both houses.  My favorite is a Calif assembly bill to make it illegal
  to sneeze while driving.  (The involuntary closing of the eyes is a 
  hazard. ;->)  It's just not worth worrying about every one of them.

  OTOH, I must admit that this bill is not so off-the-wall; and I would agree
  that its flaws should be corrected.  It may be in response to a NY court
  ruling that since the breasts are not considered genitalia, public female
  toplessness is not covered by that state's (and most states') indecent
  exposure laws.  I think most people would disagree with such a narrow
  interpretation of the legal intent.

-- Ken Mintz