To Bare or Not to Bare? That is the question.
Breasts Not Bombs will be demonstrating in On the steps of the Capitol on Monday because we find that spending $8 milliion dollars on this special election is indecent, and harmful to the people of California.
We were asked in Federal Court yesterday by Judge Garland Burrell, what Exposing our breasts have to do with free speech.
We choose this manner because exposing our breasts speaks louder than signs and banners and marching. We feel that Our breasts express the most powerful, non violent, simple statement to the threats, lies and corruption that dominate the political scene. We say that our bodies are decent and nurturing and wholesome and that interfering with a woman's right to choose is indecent, that blaming teachers for the mess our public schools are in is indecent, we say that gerrymandering political districts for politcal gain is indecent.
Our attempt to get a restraining order against the CHP was denied.
The Women from Breasts Not Bombs are being threatened with arrest for obscene and offensive behavior when we are looking at government official that lie to grand juries, leak top secret information that compromises the security of the United States, Launder money, fix intelligence to justify invading a sovereing nation, maintain secret detention centers, exercise torture which violates which violates the geneva convention. I ask you what is obscene? What is indecent?
So he $64,000.00 question is, will we bare our breasts on Monday?
Well, that's for us to know and you to find out. See you there.
posted by SGlaser @ 2:51 AM
9 Comments:
I think it is obscene that this form of protest would not be protected under the First Amendment. The symbolism that you have outlined has to represent dissenting speech. It could not be clearer. When you make the direct analogy between breasts and nuturing and then contrast that with war and destructiveness, you have a very powerful message. One that, of course, those wielding corrupt power would want to go unseen. That said, such a demonstration should not be allowed to degenerate into a sideshow of coarse exhibitionism. And don't think that the corporate media isn't waiting to jump on that "story." Anything to discredit the peace movement. My best wishes to all your efforts.
FYI: A link to this blog was a part of today's sermon. You have our support.
-G
Very Proud that there are still people out there who understand the hypocrisy of the actions of our Government. Fascist is a kind word in my opinion of the way Americans are being herded like the Sheep they have become into domestic slavery to the Corporations and Elite who now rule this Planet. Citizens Of Planet Earth SALUTES YOU!!!
I have to agree with Superman above, if big obese men can show their ManBoobs why can't you,,, especially as PROTEST.
I am proud to be on the same planet as you and your fellow protestors.. Mind if I link to your blog??
PS: if you get a chance read my last post on Business AS Usual,, on our Corporate Criminals running this country. Keep up the good work,
and whomever you are Susan (above posting comments) Wow you are an insensitive one aren't you.
The level of discourse in this country is sinking to new lows. The ultra lefties and ultra right wingers are equally destructive and dangerous. I hope some day cooler heads will prevail and we will get some common sense back in this country. Some times I feel like I have to support some right wingers in response to the obsurdity of the left. Other times I am left wondering if there is any sanity, liberty, meritocracy, and democracy in this country where partisans have managed to fool people into believing their far right and far left ideologies are mainstream.
What a stupid way to protest, instead of talking about issues and having debate we are writing about the breast. It really cheapens the whole debate.
You're the one writing about the breast. I think the point is to see the issue as nuturing life versus destroying it. So it's the symbolism that we are discussing. And the First Amendment right to free speech.
The LA times has a vote and I voted for you. I've encouraged all my friends to do the same. Alan
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What are viewers more likely to say when they see you, "wow, they have a point, maybe our govt is corrupt", or "wahoo, topless chicks!" ?
Although you never actually state it, you are going topless to get noticed. While you will succeed in that, you are only asking to be objectified, not listened to. Its really sad that you think this is the answer.
You say:
We are dedicated to empowering women to speak out for a world that remembers what is sacred and honors the mother.
Sorry girls. You do no such thing -- you just showcase your boobs. Real "empowered" women use ideas and thoughts, rather than sheer exhibitionism.
You say:
Real "empowered" women use ideas and thoughts, rather than sheer exhibitionism.
Gee, I thought that was what she WAS doing. How can one be so blind as to say it was "sheer exhibitionism?" I guess if you're not going to look above a woman's shoulders. . . you'll never see her mind.
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