NATIONAL GOTOPLESS PROTEST DAY
SUN AUGUST 23rd 2009 - in honor of Women's Equality Day
Participating cities at the bottom of this welcoming message
Welcome to GoTopless.org! - We are a US organization, claiming that women have the same constitutional right to be bare chested in public places as men.
Rael, spiritual leader and founder of goTopless.org states: "as long as men can be topless, constitutionally women should have the same right, or men should also be forced to wear something hiding their chest."
Why a National GoTopless Protest day? Gotopless.org claims constitutional equality between men and women on being topless in public. Currently, women who dare to be topless in public in the US are repeatedly being arrested, fined, humiliated, criminalized. On SUNDAY AUGUST 23RD, 2009, topless women will rally in great numbers across the USA to protest this gross inequality in the law and will demand that they be granted the fundamental right to be topless where men already enjoy that right according to the 14th amendment of the Constitution (please see our exact legal argument on the right to be topfree for women under "14th amendment" in news section)
Why in August? On August 26, 1920, following a 72-year struggle, the U.S. Constitution was amended to grant women the right to vote. And in 1970, as an ongoing reminder of women’s equality, Congress declared August 26 “Women’s Equality Day.” But even in the 21st century, women need to stand up and demand that equality in fact – not just in words.
Why having GoTopless actions in cities where top-less freedom for women is already legal? Those programmed with puritanical values find it difficult to change. This “mentality hurdle” applies to both women and men.
How are we helping women? GoTopless is committed to helping women perceive their breasts as noble, natural parts of their anatomy (whether they are nursing or not). Breasts shouldn’t have to be “modestly” or shamefully hidden from public view any more than arms, legs or feet.
How are we helping men? GoTopless is also committed to helping men differentiate between nudity and sexuality. If the presence of a topless woman in public triggers a sexual impulse, it can easily be controlled in the same way men control themselves when they see a woman wearing a mini skirt or revealing ample cleavage. Men manage to appreciate these things while still showing respect! Choosing consciousness above hormones leads to a peaceful, respectful society providing additional freedom and beauty
Who can participate? We welcome everyone! GoTopless was founded by the Raelian Movement, which recognizes that life on Earth was created by advanced extraterrestrial scientists. These scientists, both male and female, used their mastery of genetic engineering to create humans in their own image (breasts included!). GoTopless includes thousands of women and men, who have a wide variety of beliefs, affiliations, etc...
Why do you talk about femininity rather than feminism? In the past, women often had to act like men when fighting for their rights, so they repressed their femininity. Today, GoTopless women see their femininity as a powerful asset as they struggle for equal rights in a masculine-dominated
What will happen that day? Across America, topless women and men will peacefully rally in the streets, parks, on the beaches of their towns and cities. See below for time and location of activities in each city.
Topfree performances will be given by various artists to honor women's right to be top free, body painting will be available. Chalk artists will also street paint Art works from Old Masters without any nipple censure. The aim is to convey that the sight of a top free women in public is as natural as the sight of top free men. Please write to us if you are an artist (performance or visual) who would like to participate in one of our shows.
Participating cities for Go Topless Day 2009 are (so far):
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Central Park - Columbus Circle 59th W. Street (between 8 ave and 5 ave). March starts at noon - Speech at 1pm
VENICE BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Group meets at noon on Ocean Front Walk at Navy St. March starts at 1PM towards "muscle beach" stage for our speech and entertainment at 2PM until 4PM.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60610. Meeting at 1PM in front of the boat called "the North Avenue Beach House" 1PM
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Lincoln Road and Washington at 3PM. March will head West on Lincoln to Alton and come back down and stop at Meridian where the grassy knoll is for the speech at 4PM
COLUMBUS, OHIO: Join us for a Top-Free PAINT PARTY!!! Noon to 2pm Weather permitting* we will gather together at Goodale Park near the intersectionr of Park and Goodale roads. Everyone is welcome!! The more the merrier :-) If you want to try being top-free or just want to learn more about it we invite you to have fun with us as we play with painting each other and enjoy this time together being top-FREE! Bring a picnic if you like - it will be lunchtime :-) We will have some inexpensive paints and brushes available or you can bring your own if you like :-) Look for our big banner "Gotopless.org" (* event will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms)
PORTLAND, OREGON: 11 AM Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Stark St / Oak St.
MAUI, HAWAII - Little Beach, Makena State Park, Maui - noon to 3 PM
NOTE: DON'T FORGET TO PROTECT YOUR BREASTS WITH SUNCREEN !!!!
If you would like to organize an event in your city please write to us at: -email-
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