The Auckland City Council has failed in its attempt to ban the "boobs on bikes" parade. It may be tacky, it may be exploitative, it may be a gratuitous waste of petrol - but its not actually illegal:
Judge Mathers said although some councillors may deem the parade to be offensive, she did not agree, even if it was tacky.Which at least reverses one sexist double-standard in our society. Meanwhile, the Hamilton police clearly didn't get the memo...Females walking down the street bare-breasted was not unlawful. But she added her decision was made by considering the law not morals.
(As for where I stand on "boobs on bikes", the answer is "nowhere near it". But if people want to parade around topless, that's their business, and I don't see any reason why the government should give a damn).
