NUDE SWIM-NO BIG DEAL
Republican Kevin Yoder, congressman from Kansas, apologized for taking a quick skinny dip into the Sea of Galilee while on a congressional trip last year. That he apologized is an honorable gesture, but unnecessary.
A quick and spontaneous jump into the sea, especially in a hot climate is perfectly fine. And if you are with friends or family and you dip naturale d'Au, why should anyone care?
A few moralistic bloggers have snorted as to how disgusting that is for an American congressman. Really? Why would that be? We came into this world naked. I understand why some of us may be embarrassed about how our bodies have turned out, but this was not naked beach volleyball. It was a dip into the ocean and the nudity was brief, long enough to immerse. I'd worry more about those who entered the sea, in clothing. And for those snooty and condescending bloggers, one of whom I heard interviewed on NPR, I suggest you read of some of Benjamin Franklin's behavior, when serving as a US Representative in France. I don't think his "cavorting" affected his impact on human history.
A dip into the sea with friends is no problem, no big deal, and none of your business. Leave the guy alone on this. Attack his politics and beliefs if you like, but not a skinny dip.
NOW, THIS CONGRESSMAN IS AN IDIOT
Todd Akin of Missouri should be an embarrassment to
to all Republicans, in fact to all males anywhere on the
political spectrum. There is no defense for his comments on rape. His party should run him out of sight. If he's not an idiot, he's just plain stupid.
DAY FILE
CALIFORNIA- SAN SIMEON STYLE
BOTH SIDES NOW
SAN SIMEON CREEK MEETS THE PACIFIC
See you down the trail.
I don't understand why people are upset about what Todd Aikin said. The man just stated what he believes. Of course what he believes is idiotic. There is no science to back up his preposterous assertions and it's scary that this man sits on several congressional science committees. People who are wringing their hands over this should pay more attention to what our representatives are saying and doing when they think no one is paying attention. Aikin and his buddy Paul Ryan have been trying to qualify "rape" for several years and have sponsored legislation using "legitimate or forcible" rape to restrict the ability of women to get healthcare. This has got to stop.
ReplyDeleteAs for skinny dipping in the Sea of Galilee, I couldn't care less. Jesus probably did the same thing.
thnx for your constant photos. We take them without re-arranging the scenery. My favorite of these latest was the first one. Very iconic... wood and masonry of the early California past. But, the modern cooker in the background was in the wrong place, right? -w- Still, thnx.
ReplyDeleteAs for the cooker-it is kspretty authentic 21st Century ranch. If not an automatic grill then a Santa Maria grill. Being in cattle country and on the coast there are plenty of options for the grill.
Deleteit did, however, affect the pristine early history mood of the shot.