Naked man arrested at Portland International Airport after disrobing at security
Apr 18, 2012, 12:32 am
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Naked man arrested at Portland International Airport after disrobing at security
A 49-year-old Portland man was arrested on charges of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct Tuesday evening after he tried to get through security at Portland International Airport wearing his birthday suit.
According to an incident summary report from Port of Portland authorities, John E. Brennan "disrobed completely naked" while going through the security screening area for gates A, B and C about 5:35 p.m.
According to an incident summary report from Port of Portland authorities, John E. Brennan "disrobed completely naked" while going through the security screening area for gates A, B and C about 5:35 p.m.
Apr 18, 2012, 4:19 am
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He would still be given a Backscatter X-Ray at Manchester (MAN) though. 
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Apr 18, 2012, 9:29 am
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Apr 18, 2012, 10:16 am
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In a state where public nudity is constitutionally protected, and airports may be privately owned but public access (as in a mall) is assured, what's their beef? I know - the ol' "disruption" clause.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_nudity
In some states, such as Oregon, public nudity is legal and protected as free speech, as long as there is not the "intent to arouse".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_nudity
In some states, such as Oregon, public nudity is legal and protected as free speech, as long as there is not the "intent to arouse".
Apr 18, 2012, 10:21 am
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Violent programs are so much better for the children than the sight of a naked person as an artist or artist's subject. So said the Taliban.
In a state where public nudity is constitutionally protected, and airports may be privately owned but public access (as in a mall) is assured, what's their beef? I know - the ol' "disruption" clause.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_nudity
In some states, such as Oregon, public nudity is legal and protected as free speech, as long as there is not the "intent to arouse".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_nudity
In some states, such as Oregon, public nudity is legal and protected as free speech, as long as there is not the "intent to arouse".
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Apr 18, 2012, 10:31 am
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Violent programs are so much better for the children than the sight of a naked person as an artist or artist's subject. So said the Taliban.
America's a funny country with it's little quirks, live and let live.
Violent programs are so much better for the children than the sight of a naked person as an artist or artist's subject. So said the Taliban.
Apr 18, 2012, 10:37 am
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Apr 18, 2012, 12:30 pm
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I sincerely hope that at least one juror out of the twelve has the common sense to realize that the guy who did this was likely doing it in protest to the TSA and their unreasonable policies - and stubbornly vote to acquit.
Apr 18, 2012, 1:27 pm
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Kinda doubt it will get that far. The arrest and charges were simply a means to remove the man and defuse the situation. I suspect it will all be thrown out.
Apr 18, 2012, 1:31 pm
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Unfortunately, the nature of fear may not necessarily work in his favor, even if keeping in mind the following quote:
While the people fear the government, there is tyranny; while the government fears the people, there is liberty.
Apr 18, 2012, 1:34 pm
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I wonder what they'd do if you showed up to the airport in nothing but shoes and an overcoat (both of which you're required to remove before going through the gauntlet).
It would be kind of like the Australian occupiers who wore nothing but tent costumes to protest tent bans:
http://boingboing.net/2011/12/06/mel...o-look-fo.html
It would be kind of like the Australian occupiers who wore nothing but tent costumes to protest tent bans:
http://boingboing.net/2011/12/06/mel...o-look-fo.html