New Zealand policewoman cites naked cyclists for not wearing helmets

So many times people in a position of power do not use common sense when it comes to nudity. A perfect example is the current director of the California Parks department who does not like nudity so she made nude sunbathing illegal at the popular San Onofre nude beach in California after over 30 years of use.

Here a new Zealand policewoman used common sense when dealing with naked bicyclists. She told them they needed to wear helmets.

Here's the story:

"NZ policewoman allows naked cycling - with helmet

Freedom-seekers in New Zealand must still wear protective gear

Two young men caught cycling with no clothes on have escaped charges of offensive behaviour, but received a warning to wear protective head gear.

Local policewoman Cathy Duder was unfazed when she came across the two nude men, both in their early twenties.

"They were more shocked than I was, trying to cover up their bits and pieces with their hands," she said...

When asked for an explanation, the pair replied that "they wanted to experience total freedom"...

"And I said to them 'the way you're heading, you're going to experience total confinement'," the officer said, laughing...

Ms Duder issued them with a stern warning for not wearing helmets and then sent them directly home...

Public nudity can attract a charge of offensive behaviour in New Zealand, but Ms Duder said she let the two men go free.

"It was dark and there was no-one else around. They were jovial young men who had not intended to cause offence," she said.

For the full story Click here

If only more public officials and people in power had Ms. Duder's common sense.

Tom Mulhall
Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa
1-800-786-6938
http://sunnyfun.com
Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/nudist_resorts
http://sunnyfun.com

Helmets save lives

My condolences to Natasha Richardson's family. If there is one thing everyone should learn from this tragic accident it is the forces of nature don't care if you are rich and/or a celebrity. Nature will always try to get you and win, so it is best to use safety equipment whenever possible. That means life jackets (look at the NFL football players that drowned a few weeks ago), helmets, and seat belts.

A number of years ago, Sonny Bono who was the ex-husband of Cher, past mayor of Palm Springs, and our congressman was skiing down a hill on vacation. He smacked into a tree, was not wearing a helmet and died. In that case I do not know if a helmet would have saved his life.

In Natasha Richardson's case, experts say a helmet probably would have saved her life.

I am living proof that helmets save lives. On my 25th birthday, I was bicycling in Chicago and a speeding car swiped my bike knocking me off. I landed helmet first. I never even had a chance to put my hands down to cushion the blow. It destroyed my helmet and I was scraped up, but I lived. With the big dent that was in the helmet, I am sure the accident would have changed or ended my life.

Back when I was in the accident, I had raced bicycles so I knew the importance of helmets. So even though it was 1979 and not cool then to wear a bike helmet, I wore one. Wherever there is a chance for a head injury, I encourage everyone to wear helmets.

Again, I feel very sorry for Natasha Richardson's accident, but people can learn from her tragic demise and better protect themselves.

Tom
http://sunnyfun.com
1-800-786-6938