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[99th_Monkey]

1. But, but .. what about the children? ~nt~

[Throd]

9. I don't want my children to see people fucking in public.

And I don't want to see it either.

[shanti]

23. thank you n/t

[IronGate]

29. Neither do I. nt.

[snooper2]

34. Well, what if you are close up and ready?

I crack me up

[closeupready]

51. Then you wait for your cue from Mr. DeMille, of course!

[d_r]

62. with you nt

[Warren DeMontague]

94. The public fuckers probably don't want to see your kids while en flagrante delicto, either.

it's what's known as a win-win.

[Cleita]

2. It is illegal. eom

[jwirr]

3. Once was at the beach and a couple engaged. The beach was full of people who began throwing

cold water on them. Our family had a young disabled boy with us and he was just staring. Finally he said, "Oh, wow." I suspect he meant the people who were throwing the water as he did not know what the couple were doing.

[gratuitous]

4. Yes, I think it should

This is one of those things that libertarians like to point to and say, "What the hell? We need a law for this? Nanny state!" But yeah, we need some of these laws on the books, like driving on the right side of the road and not on the sidewalk, or keep your intimate relations out of the public eye. We have to do this because some people can't handle freedom and definitely need to be told what to do: "There's no law against it!" is the rallying cry for the antisocial schmucks who would otherwise make society unlivable for the rest of us who know how to behave.

[AleksS]

27. "There's no law against it!"

You made me think of every "Air Bud" movie ever!

Underdog team's coach: "There's no rule that says a dog CAN'T play basketball! So you have to let him play!"
Disgruntled ref: "Well, I'll be hornswaggled! He's right! Let the dog play!"



Except in this case, it's "Hump Bud!"

Couple: "There's no rule that says we can't whip it out and mash sticky parts right here! So you have to let us!"
Disgruntled Police Officer: "Well I'll be hornswaggled! They're right! Someone go get a mop and bucket!"

[rustydog]

5. It should REMAIN illegal

Damn, get some cold water if you can't wait to rent a hotel room or get back home...

[Atman]

74. But WHY? How does it HARM you?

I'm currently through a big FB debate with friends in my old home town. Some in the community are looking to ban cigarette smoking and drinking on the beach. I ask "What harm does it do to you?" Well...it actually physically harms my health (second hand smoke) and risks my life when the drunken beach goers try to go home. But what about sex? How does it harm you? Last I checked, you don't have a right to not be uncomfortable. No one is "harming" you, you just don't like it. Your parents and/or preachers taught you sex was icky, but it certainly doesn't harm you.

Just playing Devil's advocate.

[onenote]

80. should it be illegal to leave the door to a public porta-potty open

while you take a piss or shit?

It doesn't harm anyone, but to be honest, I don't think most people want to see strangers engaging in their excretory functions.

Also playing devil's advocate.

[Atman]

81. Doesn't answer the question.

We were talking about the "Libertarian" view of freedom. If you're not harming anyone, the government has no say. Personally, I know people who wouldn't care less if they left the potty door open. Does it HARM you? Is anyone forcing you to look at him/her pee? No, it doesn't HARM you, it just upsets you.

So, should ANY law that doesn't physically harm you be repealed? Or can you accept that sometimes we make laws out of purely puritanical, aesthetic reasons, as opposed to just limiting laws to defense and funding issues?

[Blue_Tires]

112. If a couple did get it on in the middle of a busy sidewalk

I reserve the right to provide an loud ongoing commentary/critique/play-by-play of the 'participants'

[Atman]

113. Yes, you do.

See how that works?

[NightWatcher]

6. Just cough up the few bucks and get a room, or take it back to the Aerostar

Wow, the cheapskates around here.

[Agschmid]

39. If an Aerostar is a car, then that's also illegal.

[pinboy3niner]

7. On the plus side, the permit fees would be a goldmine for local governments

[NYC_SKP]

11. You know who can legally have intercourse anywhere, anytime, in public when he wants it?

...

Oh yes!

[pinboy3niner]

15. Did you post the wrong Jerry pic?

[NYC_SKP]

17. I already have one hide!

I had to use secret code.

Who can have sex in public?

"Jerry Can"

[pinboy3niner]

18. Nice!

I was a little slow on that one. I was wondering if it was a hint that Jerry might be ill...with gas.

[closeupready]

20. Oh! I get it now! LOL

[Tuesday Afternoon]

35. You got a hide for saying Jerry Can ...

really

[NYC_SKP]

40. I didn't, but I might.

Jerry, Jerry the tapir has a long history of mischief in the DU Lounge.

NSFW, but a DU search might "expose" Jerry's talent.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

45. oh the tapir. silly me =

I thought his name was Dick

[Throd]

64. Go tapir-off in private!

[pinboy3niner]

73. How do you signal your turns in private?

You really didn't think that through, did you?

[Warren DeMontague]

97. Just slap a sticker on your butt, and you're good to go!

[pinboy3niner]

101. You can bet your bottom dollar cops will use bar codes

Gives "Bottoms up!" a whole new meaning.

[Warren DeMontague]

102. I just thank Eris I live in Portland.

Nude people? Meh.

[pinboy3niner]

103. Ha!

I lived there for a while, in NE and SE. I passed on the nude events in favor of the fried chicken at Freddy's. Or a good Wid Hef on tap somewhere.

[Warren DeMontague]

104. I don't drink anymore... honestly, it's sort of a shame. Because this is an awesome beer town.

I took my wife out for dinner for Mother's Day, I think, a couple years ago, and without realizing it, turned out we were eating right at ground zero of the naked bike ride.

Fortunately neither of us is easily shocked.

[pinboy3niner]

114. Portland is like a box o' chocolates...

[KitSileya]

8. There are certain things a majority of us agree

shouldn't happen in front of other people unless said people have consented to see it. One is sex. Another is defecation and urination. It has not always been the case that these things have been considered private things - in Ancient Rome, pretty much everyone defecated and urinated in public, in common latrines. However, right now, in our culture, we reject that.

You are free to work towards a society where having sex in public is considered ok, and not forbidden by any law. What you may not do, is break the laws society has enacted wherein they made having sex in public illegal. We haven't given our consent to having to see that.

[Louisiana1976]

75. I don't know why some people want to have sex in public. If I were going to have sex I'd want

privacy.

[customerserviceguy]

105. At one time

and perhaps still in many places, the same attitude is felt towards breastfeeding.

I think we have to come up with some reason other than the ick factor to justify this, if it's going to stay that way in the future.

[Warren DeMontague]

109. The majority of people agree on a lot of things.

But that doesn't seem to stop overly vocal people with minority viewpoints from stomping their feet and shaking their fists, demanding that everyone behave themselves RIGHT NOW, according to their sadly outnumbered expectations!

[deathrind]

10. Unfortunately is has to be illegal.

Because there are those who would not exercise discretion if it was legal. It is confounding how accepting we are of violence in the media we surround ourselves with but sex is still taboo. I wish it were the other way around.

[FSogol]

12. What? If it wasn't illegal, we'd have to find something crazier to do in public.

[unblock]

13. it makes dogs hump people's legs.

[Warpy]

82. OK, this is a good time to post this

[FSogol]

14. Anything you want to fess up about your weekend? Or, Good luck in court.

[closeupready]

16. As a disclaimer, lol, I agree with those who think it should remain illegal.

I asked because there is another story active here in which members of the public (at the time of arrest) are reportedly giving witness to an account of events that do not mirror the accused's account, i.e., that she was engaging in sex in public.

That said, I do think everyone should be given a kind of unofficial 'pass' on occasion for an indiscretion here or there.

[pipi_k]

19. Why stop there?

Let's just make it an Olympic sport.


5 points for execution!

2 points for style and originality!


Overall score: 7 points.

Can the Swiss team keep up with the Americans?

[pinboy3niner]

22. ESPN: Teams are working on their dismounts since Shevarstipov's double-triple stunner

[msanthrope]

70. But no one has topped the swirl. No one. nt

[badtoworse]

28. I had suggested Ice Twerking for the next winter games, but you've gone me one better.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

21. Sex should always be about consent.

When people have sex in public view they are inviting the people around them to participate in that act WITHOUT those peoples consent. Here in SF I have witnessed this more times than I care to (and I'm not talking about events where folks pretty much know there is going to be public sex) and get REALLY pissed off when I have. There are plenty of safe places to have public sex where everyone around you will be a willing participant. I do not consider the lawn in front of the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park on a Sunday with families playing a few yards away from you to be the appropriate place.

[steve2470]

44. Good points ! nt

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

56. I think people get their jollies disgusting other folks

[Brigid]

66. I think you're right.

[Lars39]

24. How much was your bail?

[Boom Sound 416]

25. Hold on. Let me just put my kids in the stroller

And I'll answer that question.

[KansDem]

26. I find TVs in restaurants to be distracting enough...

...without some couple fucking on the table next to me.

[pinboy3niner]

30. If you're going to be a prude about it, just sit in the no sex section

Sheesh!

[KansDem]

32. Damn! I forgot about that!

Thanks!

[closeupready]

53. Oh, but of course!

[KansDem]

67. I guess I'll be requesting the "No Stroking" section next time!

[DawgHouse]

58. LOL

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

31. Well, we don't want to scare the horses.

But 'any random passerby' could include minor children. If it's illegal to show porn to kids, then surely it would be the same do be doing it right in front of them.

[snooper2]

33. depends on how good looking you are, male or female I'll be the judge-

[GliderGuider]

36. It shouldn't be illegal, but it should be licensed.

Couples should have to prove their physical and aesthetic competence at the act in front of a panel of bureaucrats. The license should be a tattoo on their butts to make sure it's visible at all times to inspectors...

[Iggo]

37. Doesn't bother me.

[ismnotwasm]

38. 1) potential exposure to body fluids.

2) yes, children. I know it's in fashion ala Mikey Cyrus to say 'what about there children' but children are sexual creatures as well and are in a formative state. Not to mention a parents right to explain sexuality to their own child.

3) if they were in my way I'd be pissed.

4) dumbassery

[GoCubsGo]

108. #2, especially.

People should be able to teach their kids the Facts of Life when they see fit, not when they're forced into it because they have to explain to their questioning kids what those people were doing in the public place.

[adigal]

41. Hello!!!?????!!!! Is this serious??? Yeah, I think so.

It is a private act. If you want to watch people having sex, buy porn. I certainly don't want to see it.

[Xyzse]

42. Just because I want to do it, doesn't mean it should be legal.

[marions ghost]

55. ---!

[Xyzse]

59. Heheheh

[ksoze]

43. Slow Monday ether filler?

The question is not one generally considered by civilized society and not sure how it would help improve our society or way of life.

[pinboy3niner]

110. Think of the Daniele Watts story, or google the name. nt

[hlthe2b]

46. In full view... no way-- Just as I don't want to be subjected to those

fornicating (literally or figuratively) with their guns in public, nor do I think the public should be subjected to viewing public sexual acts without choice.

Get "randy" if you like. But, shut the door, go far off the public trails into heavily wooded cover, or park your car in a very remote spot...

The rest of the world really just isn't that INTO YOU!

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

57. haha

The rest of the world really just isn't that INTO YOU!

Thank you!

[wyldwolf]

47. nothing... as long as I'm a participant.

bwahahahahahahahahahahaha

[tk2kewl]

48. a couple of links from failblog to go with this thread...

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8314792192/hA2B829B0/

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8315037440/hCCD0573F/

[seabeyond]

49. hey... lets just squat and shit on the sidewalk too? why not?

[demwing]

50. Maybe if everyone looked like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie..

instead of like me

But seriously...just because we don't have real privacy these days doesn't mean we should stop trying to keep certain things private.

[IADEMO2004]

72. Hollywood film stars legal, Duck Dynasty Stars poll tax, habitat fee, landfill fee,.......

[jberryhill]

52. I don't have a problem with it

As long as they clean up afterwards.

[Sen. Walter Sobchak]

54. Sigh... is Larry Craig in the news again?

Of course it should be illegal.

[LeftishBrit]

60. Yes. I don't think you should go to prison for it; but a fine would be appropriate

Rather like noise pollution, littering, etc. - not many people want to see strangers having sex in the middle of the street. I certainly don't.

P.S. who wants loads of random strangers watching them having sex anyway?! (Perhaps don't answer that one...) Rather spoils the intimacy, I'd say!

[moriah]

61. I have no desire to see or hear other people fucking.

I also get embarrassed if I learned other people heard me fucking. I'd be mortified if anyone ever actually walked in on me in the act.

I don't get exhibitionism or voyeurism.

Now, if it's a private gated community or hippie commune where public screwing is the norm, that's different. I chose to go there, so I chose to risk seeing a kid jump over two guys humping on the Green because he was chasing a Frisbee. (No, I didn't see this, but a friend of mine who lived in a hippie commune like this did have this happen to her son. He wasn't scarred or anything, he didn't even know what they were doing.)

[grasswire]

63. Quick, nurse, the screens!

(five points for those who get the reference)

[el_bryanto]

65. that's a poser

What's the nice thing to do? What's the neighborly thing to do? What if you thought about other people instead of yourself for a few minutes, would you still want to fuck in public?

Or possibly, all the people around you are uptight prudes who need to learn to be more free and open.

Bryant

[mythology]

68. Define sex

I'm guessing you mean a normative understanding of sexn focusing around putting a penis inside a vagina. But some people include other practices. What if it's people who enjoy water sports? Or heavy pain? Or people who enjoy multi-partner sex?

Zip it up in public or go to a venue where it's expected if you really want to be watched.

[ZombieHorde]

69. I think it should be a very small fine.

That way, it retains its illegal status -and therefore its hotness- but the law doesn't hurt anyone. This is one of those few cases where bureaucracy can actually make something sexier.

Of course the biohazard waste will need to be considered.

[Taitertots]

71. But if we have sexual liberation how are...

Corporations, governments, religions.... Going to use sexuality to control the masses?

[NaturalHigh]

76. Nope. Consenting sex among adults in private is fine.

In fact, it's great. Healthy, even. In full view of the public makes it everybody else's business. Most people just don't want to see that.

[bigwillq]

77. Nothing wrong with it if it's done discreetly.

I have had sexual intercourse several times in public---even got caught once. The cop just told us to leave; we were by my car in a secluded area just off the road late at night.

I don't have a problem with it if it's done discreetly and not in front of anyone, especially children.

[Nye Bevan]

78. Personally, I don't really care.

And if I did see a couple getting it on in public I would not rush to find a fainting couch or call 911.

But our society as a whole has settled on a norm that it is unacceptable for people to engage in such behavior in public, and I am pretty sure that any opinion poll or survey would confirm this. Handholding, kissing, etc. has been deemed to be acceptable but anything involving the genitals, unacceptable. And I am quite prepared to go along with the level of prudishness that society has settled upon.

[hunter]

79. They kick couples out of Disneyland if they do that.

Even if no other guests can see you.

Cameras, cameras, everywhere... and infrared cameras in every dark place.

Should the ordinary city streets be like Disneyland?

I don't think so.

[pinboy3niner]

83. "Happiest Place on Earth" my ass!

[KamaAina]

84. These Liverpudlian lads say No.

[KittyWampus]

85. like Diogenes, should we all be free to take a dump in the public square?

[Warren DeMontague]

92. No, only Diogenes is allowed to do that.

He's grandfathered in.

[KittyWampus]

93. Or maybe only the "one good man" can be allowed,

[Warren DeMontague]

95. you can look around about, the wide world over

and you'll never find another honest man.

[KittyWampus]

98. How I miss Jerry.

[Warren DeMontague]

99. Indeed.

Me, Too.

[KurtNYC]

86. "consenting adults" -- there is your answer

what's wrong is that "random passers-by" did not consent to be part of the scene.

Not that different than if it was ONE person having sex in public. Either way they WANT to be seen, hence the violation of "consent".

[JI7]

87. anthony weiner ?

[Dr. Strange]

88. Would that include public masturbation too?

I'm asking for Orrex.

I mean, a friend. I'm asking for a friend.

[Warren DeMontague]

91. ...

BONUSKUNGEN!

[KittyWampus]

100. LOL. Hope Orrex sees this.

[Boom Sound 416]

89. Let's be honest

99% of the people out there should be out of view when they have sex.

[Warren DeMontague]

90. we have enough problems with congress, as it is.

I don't think public fuckin' is enough of a problem to really warrant a wide law enforcement discussion on the matter--- but my personal take is, it's bad form in most places, unless you're like at Burning Man, where it might be encouraged.

[Warren DeMontague]

96. I predict great things for this thread.

WAY better than the Red Delicious one.

[WinkyDink]

106. You're joking, right? (You must also believe all the partakers would look swell.)

[Warren DeMontague]

107. No, there's an axiomatic law about public nudity

it is very, very rarely the members of the public you want to see nude.

[Blue_Tires]

111. Aren't there some certain niche "resorts" in the Caribbean who cater to that crowd??