Behind the Sugar Cane

Is There Equality through Nudism? Is it a Constitutional Right?


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On Labor Day in 1929 Kurt Barthel had a picnic with his friends in which they took "air baths" naked. It inspired them to form the American League of Physical Culture.

Now you can go on a nude cruise, go to a nude library, and experience a whole new subculture. One nudist explains that it is a sense that everyone is equal when you are humble and naked, free of status.

There are a lot of myths about nudists focusing on sexuality. Therefore the practice of raising children in a naturalist/nudest community is controversial. Kerry arranged an interview with someone who went to a naturalist resorts, actually several, when he was a boy. The interview was very insightful as will as hilarious. Thanks Vern. ....and sorry Kerry's 1 pound dog growled at you like a tiger.

We discuss R. Norton the nudist from Pekin. He made international news when his wishes to be buried nude became a hot topic.

Find out what Dear Abby had to say about the subject. 

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Behind the Sugar CaneBy Erika Ingolia and Kerry Urquizo