State May Outlaw Nudism At Mazo Beach
Naturists Call Going To Nude Beaches Wholesome, Family Activity
Posted: 2:06 p.m. CST October 29, 2003Updated: 4:38 p.m. CST October 29, 2003
MADISON, Wis. -- Naturists are trying to convince state legislators not to ban nudism at the Mazomanie Beach.
Nude bathers have been going to the Mazomanie Beach for decades and say a bill to outlaw nudism at the beach violates state and federal laws. Those against the ban said going to nude beaches is a wholesome, family activity and a major tourist draw.
"Naturists recognize the value of nude recreation not only as a matter of personal freedom, but as an important and positive contribution to the state," said Nicky Hoffman of the Naturist Society, based in Oshkosh.
Supporters of a bill, including Ralph Ovadal who has protested the beach for years, said the nude beach could lead to sexual scandal.
"I'm telling you, it's just a matter of time before the state is confronted with someone that says after they've grown up, just like the situation we've seen with the priests, 'I was raped at that beach,' or "'I was used in child pornography.'"
Opponents to nude bathing believe taxpayers should not have to support public nudity.
Naturists vow to stage a court challenge, if the bill becomes law.
Nude bathers have been going to the Mazomanie Beach for decades and say a bill to outlaw nudism at the beach violates state and federal laws. Those against the ban said going to nude beaches is a wholesome, family activity and a major tourist draw.
"Naturists recognize the value of nude recreation not only as a matter of personal freedom, but as an important and positive contribution to the state," said Nicky Hoffman of the Naturist Society, based in Oshkosh.
Supporters of a bill, including Ralph Ovadal who has protested the beach for years, said the nude beach could lead to sexual scandal.
"I'm telling you, it's just a matter of time before the state is confronted with someone that says after they've grown up, just like the situation we've seen with the priests, 'I was raped at that beach,' or "'I was used in child pornography.'"
Opponents to nude bathing believe taxpayers should not have to support public nudity.
Naturists vow to stage a court challenge, if the bill becomes law.
Previous Stories:
- May 29, 2002: Reverand Ovadal Sentencing Set For This Afternoon
- January 15, 2002: Ovadal Promises Long, Hot Summer On Nude Beach
- August 6, 2001: Ovadal Can Go To Nude Beach If He Wants
- February 14, 2001: Crackdown On The Nude Beach?
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