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hard to argue this one.

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A dozen antiwar activists from Mendocino County took their tops off in San Francisco’s Union Square shopping district Thursday, using what they said was their best weapon to get the public’s attention.

The topless protest drew gawks and stares from passersby, some of whom couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

Members of the au naturale contingent Breasts Not Bombs said the war is indecent, not their nakedness.

“Boobies never hurt anyone,” said Sherry Glaser.

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7 Responses to “breasts, not bombs”

Douglas L. Marsh replied on Tuesday » 05 Jul 2005
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So, what is the male version, penises not pillaging? So much for intelligent discussion.

spaceneedl replied on Tuesday » 05 Jul 2005
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there hasn’t been a lot of intelligent discussion about this war. loads of posturing, “patriotism” and nationalism, but not near enough applied intellect. if these folks want to try to break through with a publicity stunt, what’s the harm?

Gonzo replied on Wednesday » 06 Jul 2005
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Douglas, it’s Phalluses not Phallacies. Duh.

By the way, phalli and phalluses are both valid plural forms of phallus. Phallacies, however, is a blatant bastardization of fallacies.

I got your intelligent discussion right here, pal. ;-)

Ardsgaine replied on Wednesday » 06 Jul 2005
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Hmmm… I think that next time they should shave their pubies, drop trou and make it a “Just say ‘no’ to Bush” rally.

none replied on Wednesday » 09 Nov 2005
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actually the male version was “dicks not draft”

Mr Laffs replied on Wednesday » 09 Nov 2005
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The real problem here:

If the breasts aren’t indecent - let’s see them! Every picture cuts off just above the nipples or has their backs turned.

Oh, and the pubes thing - been done. Five girls and they were arrested, too (B U S H 04)

Gonzo replied on Wednesday » 09 Nov 2005
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MR LAFFS, you are looking for this site:

Naked Politics

It comes courtesy of Tom Harper, whose other blog, Who Hijacked Our Country, is in our Circle of Blog.

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