04-13-2018, 06:44 AM
First, I know the thread is about four months old, but I've been off forum for awhile, and was just checking in to see what good stuff may have been missed.
Yes, topless (or "topfree" as the term is sometimes used) is legal in Hawaii. Others who have posted/responded have pointed out some truths, and some common fallacies:
1. Breasts are NOT genitals, genitalia, or reproductive organs.
2. Topless only is not naked nor nude.
3. One cannot technically be half-naked or half-nude.
4. Even though it is legal for either gender to be topless in Hawaii, one cannot be overt or lewd, or behaving offensively (which is the "iffy" part open to interpretation).
I have to agree that the missionaries really messed up Hawaii. Even though they may have brought education and modern medicine to Hawaii, they also forced their religion and ways of life (including attire) upon the natives. To that, and with all of the push for Hawaiians to rediscover and embrace their true roots with unapologetic pride, I'm surprised that more Hawaiians are not "testing" the waters by going topless more often (both men and women). But, I'm not native Hawaiian (just a haole), so it's not my place to cast a vote.
If you have some time on your hands, go to your web-browser and look up "Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society." This is a group (mostly women) numbering perhaps 150-200 who have made a gigantic impact on normalizing female breasts. True, it's far, far away - in New York City - but the point being is that these women (of many races and backgrounds) are showing what can be done.
It would be wonderful if those who are Hawaiian in heritage would state so, and weigh in on this topic.
Aloha!
Todd
Yes, topless (or "topfree" as the term is sometimes used) is legal in Hawaii. Others who have posted/responded have pointed out some truths, and some common fallacies:
1. Breasts are NOT genitals, genitalia, or reproductive organs.
2. Topless only is not naked nor nude.
3. One cannot technically be half-naked or half-nude.
4. Even though it is legal for either gender to be topless in Hawaii, one cannot be overt or lewd, or behaving offensively (which is the "iffy" part open to interpretation).
I have to agree that the missionaries really messed up Hawaii. Even though they may have brought education and modern medicine to Hawaii, they also forced their religion and ways of life (including attire) upon the natives. To that, and with all of the push for Hawaiians to rediscover and embrace their true roots with unapologetic pride, I'm surprised that more Hawaiians are not "testing" the waters by going topless more often (both men and women). But, I'm not native Hawaiian (just a haole), so it's not my place to cast a vote.
If you have some time on your hands, go to your web-browser and look up "Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society." This is a group (mostly women) numbering perhaps 150-200 who have made a gigantic impact on normalizing female breasts. True, it's far, far away - in New York City - but the point being is that these women (of many races and backgrounds) are showing what can be done.
It would be wonderful if those who are Hawaiian in heritage would state so, and weigh in on this topic.
Aloha!
Todd
Todd