WWCOJ think of their congressman skinny dipping? (Page 2)

Honestly I have no real real issue with this as I sort of mentioned in my original post. I really couldn't care less about this stupid incident with all the real problems going on right now.  So that said I don't know any of the particulars about the incident.  

However to the point of a "higher standard" and using "legal" as the measure, I pose this to you...

Bill Clinton, President of the U.S. has sexual encounters in the Oval Office with an intern half his age, then goes on national television and vehemently denies it ("I did not have sexual relations with that woman").  Did he do anything illegal?  Do you think what he did was 'wrong'? Are you OK with your elected president acting like this?  Do you think that this is an acceptable behavior, or does it cross the line?

Different situation, different political positions, but a good example of my point nonetheless. 

I care about what they say, what they support, how they vote.

could care less about taking a swim. 

uh... how many yards did he swim? what was his time?

No big deal.

That said, I'd expect his pole numbers to decline if the water was too cold!   ...btw, I'm a very good speller.  

This gets even more gray area than most.

Many of the most famous nude beaches in the world are not technically legal.

There are some areas where nudity is explicitly prohibited. (Los Angeles County for example).

There are some where the prohibition is based off of lewdity of conduct, not the state of undress.

There are some where nudity is protected is it is non-sexual.

However, there are many where they may be technically illegal, but officially - unofficially sanctioned...

See the Cahill Policy for CA State Beaches (in effect for decades until the administration that just got canned for hiding millions decided to change it).

So, there are beaches where the books say it is not legal, where police and lifeguards have an express policy to not harass skinny-dippers.

Maybe we should not have fired the Secret Service guys who were taking advantage of legal prostitution in Colombia?

Legality isn't always the issue.  When you do something that makes your boss look bad, you usually pay the price.  Congressmen don't really have a boss (other than the voters) but they do rely on their party for support.  Someone like the majority leader might be sufficiently irritated to remove him from committees or take other measures.

Wait.....you can't skinny dip and be elected to office?  It's official, I'm out of the running.  So is my wife and, if I have anything to say about it, my kids will never be eligible either.  Skinny dipping should be protected by the constitution. 

This has all become so dumb.

Isn't that what you sign up for when you become a politician?

I dont have a problem with this at all but i see how it has become somewhat of an issue.

By accounts of the investigation, the guy got naked in front of two female staffers.  I don't know if congress has an HR department, but that would be a big no no in any company.

Second thing, the Sea of Galilee has a significant meaning for most christians, so i can see a few of them upset over their christian congressman (assuming that he is)  jumping naked partying where allegedly Jesus walked on water.

I can understand this and I would agree with it but I would be more concerned if it was offending the locals more than people back home.  When you are in someone's house I believe you should respect there traditions.  If the sea of Galilee is scared to the locals then I would not do it. 

Yes, if this is true, then I believe there should be repercussions.

Which of the 57 states did this happen in?

Has anyone stopped to think that maybe, just maybe, he was trying to save the taxpayers money by not destroying an expensive suit that he would then expense out?

I don't believe it either but you have to admit it is a creative spin.

I just don't see where the issue is. I don't know why nudity is still so taboo.

To me when the media starts talking about non-sexual nudity it just means it's a slow news day. Just like when some american actress sunbathes topless in Ibiza, then it's "Topless Beach Scandal!"