Not all heroes wear capes.
WATCH: ‘Naked Athena’ Faces Down Federal Cops at Portland Protest — and They Back Down
I have a well rounded friend named Athena that goes to the same nudist park that I do. I actually knew her long before we met again at the park, as a friend of my x-wife's. I have not seen the video but it makes me wonder because that girl is an instigator that makes things happen and I wouldn't put it past her. She is not a shy one nor someone you could boss or push around . And if you look in her big blue eyes your toast. She is also an amazing artist that could whip out a mural or posters with ease - some people just have it all.
Hmm, I'll bet the Pork-Chops were raising their shields for a more important reason than to merely give them protection.
In the state of Oregon, if you are protesting, it is perfectly legal to be naked.
I do wonder, in our society, how would a naked male have been treated.
@Beowulfsfriend or if she was overweight
Are you serious?
What a great idea.
I like to say, "Every body is a 'beach body'." It's one of the elements present with LS (lifestyle) nudists. That is, people should be comfortable with the skin they're in.
Somewhat related are the topless protests by women. It is rather amusing how the legality of so-called "indecent exposure" often centers on the female nipple, whereas the male nipple presents no legal issue, even in the case of "moobs" (man boobs).
@Beowulfsfriend My impression is that a man's organ is more noticeable than a woman's. I mean, nothing "stands out" on a woman. Are men's sex organs thought of as ugly, in general? I dunno. I guess it depends on who is looking.
@Grecio - I'm often amazed women find us attractive ar all (but thankful lol).
Gotta say … my hometown’s a bit too full of the nation’s misfits.. In fact, the West Coast in general. Those that didn’t fit, headed West ~
Talked with both parents yesterday, embarrassed by the over-the-top on-going destruction in ..our town. Granted, these ‘protesters’ are not the majority ... but a screwed up potentially dangerous lot ..apparently incapable of dialing it back. Attention seeking behavior at best, serious mental illness at worst.
I agree with the protesters but in todays world she is lucky she was not shot.
It is my understanding they did shoot rounds (rubber bullets?) in the direction of her feet. At one point, another protester with a shield tried to insert himself between her and the officers, but she moved to steer clear of him (which I felt further enhanced the point she seemed to be trying to make - i.e., her willingness to courageously face them without any defense against their own utilization of violence).
In Portland it is perfectly legal to be naked when you are protesting.
I still have no clue why they're out there, but I've seen enough to conclude that I disagree with both sides.
Educate yourself
Well put ~
@Marcie1974 haha now you want to respond? Puhlease....
@Bobby9 sorry, not doing your research for you
Another normal day in Portland.
I don't know whom she is supporting, but I am for it, regardless.