The Scofflaws are a New York-based third wave ska band that debuted in the early 90s. Known for their rambunctious live shows, technically proficient horn solos and tight arrangements, The Scofflaws were one of the top 3rd wave ska acts of the early 90's. Here's their silly nude beach music video:
Movies
Save the Nude Beach!
Save the Nude Beach II
Television
Why Nudism?
We doubt Avril was thinking about nudism when she wrote this song, but it's cool anyway!
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FILES APPEAL OF SUPERIOR COURT RULING
On September 2, the DPR filed a Notice of Appeal indicating their intent to seek appellate review of Judge Shelia Fell’s ruling in favor of NAC and FOSOB. Needless to say, this will add to the legal fees already incurred. Please continue to send donations to Friends of San Onofre Beach or the Naturist Action Committee.
Donations can be sent to:
Friends of San Onofre Beach
P.O. Box 6283
Huntington Beach, CA 92615-6283
Donations can also be made to the Naturist Action Committee: www.naturistaction.org/donate
Today, the Naturist Action Committee issued the following Update:
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NATURIST ACTION COMMITTE UPDATE
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http://www.naturistaction.org
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DATE: September 3, 2008
SUBJECT: NAC goes back to court over San Onofre
TO: Naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist or Concerned Citizen for Individual Freedoms in Our Country,
As a result of the Naturist Action Committee's recent victory in court, the traditional clothing-optional portion of San Onofre State Beach remains open for nude use, the Cahill/Harrison Regulation has been recognized as a state regulation, and no citations for mere nudity are being issued at the beach. NAC's win is significant and meaningful. However, no one should imagine that it's the last word in this matter.
As NAC has anticipated, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has filed its intent to appeal the recent Superior Court ruling. NAC has already prepared for the state's appeal and will meet that challenge in the Appellate Court. The California Attorney General's office is representing the DPR. To succeed, the AG will have to convince the Appellate Court that Superior Court Judge Sheila Fell "abused her discretion." That's a very difficult case to make.
In her ruling just a week ago, the Judge Fell said, "until the administrative process is completed, Parks shall maintain the status quo, and enforce the Cahill Policy as it has done since its issuance and subsequent interpretation by the Harrison letter, at Trail 6 in San Onofre State Beach." However, the DPR has very pointedly refused to remove the "no nudity" signs that were installed when the Department attempted to rescind the Cahill/Harrison Regulation for San Onofre State Beach. NAC will be in court this week to ask the judge to insist that the signs be removed as a part of the return to the "status quo" that has been ordered.
MORE INFORMATION
Details of this situation and specifics of the Cahill Policy and associated documents may be found on the Web page: www.naturistaction.org/sanonofre
WHAT IS NAC ASKING YOU TO DO?
This is a NAC Update. NAC is not asking for your specific action at this time. Please watch for NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates on this important topic.
PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS!
NAC is committed to the defense of traditional clothing-optional use of public land. We are an organization of grass roots activists, but we do not hesitate to hire lawyers and lobbyists when it becomes necessary, as in the case of San Onofre. The defense of naturism can be very expensive, and NAC relies entirely on the voluntary financial support of people like YOU.
Please consider a generous donation to NAC.
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
If you wish, you may call toll free (800) 886-7230 (8AM-4PM, Central Time, weekdays) to donate by phone using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Or you may use your credit card to make a convenient online donation: www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Thank you for choosing to make a difference.
Naturally,
Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee
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Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903..
Executive Dir. Bob Morton - execdir@naturistaction.org
Board Member Allen Baylis - rab@baylislaw.com
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick - naturist@sunclad.com
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UPDATE 8.27.08: THE BEACH WAS SAVED! YAY! Let's all hit the sand and get naked to celebrate!
COURT ISSUES FINAL RULING IN FAVOR OF NATURISTS IN SUIT AGAINT DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Late in the afternoon on August 27, Judge Shelia Fell issued her FINAL ruling on our Petition for Writ of Mandamus. The final ruling mirrored the tentative ruling of August 19. This ruling affirms the fact that nudity is legal at Trail 6 (and all other traditional clothing optional areas within the State Parks) unless a complaint is received from a member of the public. Also, the ruling affirms that the Department must conduct public hearings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act prior to making any changes in its enforcement policy regarding nudity within the State Parks.
Where do we go from here? The DPR essentially has three choices. First, it may choose to move forward with the proposed change in policy and proceed in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act. Second, they may appeal the Court's ruling that came out today. Or, third, they may choose to simply stick with the existing policy. It is our hope that if they choose to retain the status quo, we will be able to work with the DPR in order to improve the park for the benefit of all the visitors and employees of the DPR alike. In any case, the Naturist Action Committee and Friends of San Onofre Beach are ready to proceed in which ever manner is appropriate depending on what path DPR chooses to take.
We deeply appreciate the support of all of you who participated in making this ruling possible, whether by writing letters, making donations or simply kind words of encouragement on the beach. Keep up the good work!
This should be a reminder to everyone of the importance of being affiliated with a national organization that supports clothing optional beaches and understands exactly how to protect and advance the rights of naturists. I strongly encourage each of you to join The Naturist Society. It is TNS and its political adjunct, the Naturist Action Committee that have brought their expertise and national clout to the table to make this effort a success. Because of NAC's involvement, people from all across North America have contributed to this success. Please support those who have supported us.
Allen Baylis
President, Friends of San Onofre Beach
The beach was saved! Thanks to Allen Baylis, NAC and everyone that spoke up!
San Onofre Beach at Trail 6 has been a clothing-optional haven
for nature lovers for over 30 years. Now the the California State Park
System is planning on taking away this small stretch of
clothing-optional paradise unless we all speak-up!
On May 19th
2008, Ruth Coleman, Director of California Department of Parks and
Recreation had issued an order revoking the longstanding "Cahill
Policy" as it applies to the San Onofre trail 6 area, effective Sept.
2, 2008. The day after labor day.
Allen Baylis, an attorney,
said the naturists have a right to be nude at Trail 6 because of the
Cahill Policy, written in 1979. The rule states that "enforcement of
nude sunbathing regulations within the state park system shall be made
only upon the complaint of a private citizen. Citations or arrests
shall be made only after attempts are made to elicit voluntary
compliance with the regulations."
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The dance is its own justification. It needs no excuse, nor do
the
many millions who share its delights need to be told how
beneficial
it is to them. They know that they are healthier and happier men
and
women, and therefore get more out of life and give more to others,
because they dance. If the purpose of life is, in the words of an
immortal document, the pursuit of happiness, surely those who
train
their bodies to move in harmony with natural laws are fitting
themselves for capacity to enjoy all that life brings. To live
well requires good physical health, for which a prime requisite is
an
abundance of pleasant exercise. Not alone to those who are free
from the necessity of the various forms of exertion that are
termed "work," but to every human being, exercise is as
necessary as food. To those whose daily callings involve
substantial physical labor, the need for exercise is just as great
as for those of lighter employments. And nowhere can there be
found so satisfactory a bodily exercise as in the dance. Sports,
outdoor games, horseback riding, etc., have their place, but are
available to a comparatively small percentage of all the people.
Now that the introduction of the automobile has turned America
into a nation of riders on soft cushions, the need for proper
exercise has become more important than ever.
The Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army is looking for fools and
rebels, radicals and rascals, tricksters and traitors, mutineers and
malcontents to join its ranks.You could be part of a fighting force
armed with ruthless love and fully trained in the ancient art of
clowning and non-violent direct action. You could learn ingeniously
stupid tactics that baffle the powerful. You could uncover your inner
clown and discover the subversive freedom of fooling.You don't need to
like clowns or soldiers, you just need to love life and laughter
asmuch as rebellion.
http://www.clownarmy.org/about/about.html
So about that straw and bamboo hut Mo and I built...we returned to the beach on Saturday to find that someone burned it down. They even tossed in our clothes line and burned that to. Next time, we are building a bigger and stronger hut made of stone. I can now relate to three little pigs felt when the big bad wolf huffed and puffed and...
The beach was amazing this weekend! I finished my bamboo and straw hut along the beach, learned how to surf and met some really chill peeps. There was even a thunder storm just over the ocean. Absolutely amazing!! Oh, and I was naked. ;)
* If you go down there this week, please keep an eye on our fort. Two ranger trucks went down to the beach just after we came up the trail...I am hoping they did not destroy it. Thanks!
Story for ya...The Park Ranger gave Mo and I a lil visit Sunday Evening. He seemed quite nice and was very informative about the State park regulations...catch 22...we were parked on the Federal side.
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The dance is its own justification.
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