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In reply to the discussion: Why can't women go topless like men do? [View all]liberal N proud
(60,957 posts)34. Because us guys would get really stupid!
Car crashes would skyrocket and personal injury would be high due to men running into things. Men can't handle the visual access to the female chest in public.
BTW: I don't think,men should go topless unless swimming. Just a male point of view.
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Since a 1992 New York court decision it has been legal for women to go topless in the state of NY.
PoliticAverse
Jul 2012
#1
That's insane. Sports bras not only cover more, they keep the breasts from bouncing as much
Gormy Cuss
Jul 2012
#20
If it were the "social norm" then we would be conditioned so it would make no difference.
jonthebru
Jul 2012
#32
The Atty. downstairs says that there is no way they can make a charge stick.
Downwinder
Jul 2012
#26
but they can in some places and still they dont . so the issue isnt with laws
leftyohiolib
Jul 2012
#52
I'm 61 years old, and when I was a child in Florida, no young girl under school age ever had to wear
Nay
Jul 2012
#29