One less reason to go to Iceland

Papa_Complex · 03-24-2010, 02:06 PM

Are there any reasons left?

Iceland gives stripping the cold shoulder with ban

(AP) – 2 hours ago

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Iceland's parliament has voted to ban striptease shows, making it an offense for any business to profit from the nudity of its employees.

Iceland's legislature, the Althingi, passed the ban Tuesday night, with just two abstentions and no votes against.

Nude dancing was already heavily regulated in Iceland, a north Atlantic island nation of 320,000, and only a handful of clubs feature stripping.

Kolbrun Halldorsdottir, a former lawmaker who was the first to propose the legislation, told broadcaster RUV on Wednesday that "it is not acceptable that women, or people in general, are a product to be sold."

The country combines liberal social values with a strong women's movement. Almost half of Iceland's legislators are women.

Trip · 03-24-2010, 02:10 PM

ghey, like literally gay

Rider · 03-24-2010, 02:59 PM

Wow, Grand Rapids is almost like Iceland. No nudity allowed but they can dance in a g-string and pasties.

Homeslice · 03-24-2010, 03:16 PM

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Almost half of Iceland's legislators are women.

lol.....no doubt older ones, jealous of younger women's bodies

Rider · 03-24-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

lol.....no doubt older ones, jealous of younger women's bodies

Think of what it would have been like here had Hilary been elected.

CrazyKell · 03-24-2010, 03:33 PM

I can't wait to go to Iceland (not for this issue). It's gorgeous and I want to do a trek on Icelandic Horses.

Trip · 03-24-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

I can't wait to go to Iceland (not for this issue). It's gorgeous and I want to do a trek on Icelandic Horses.

At least you don't have to worry about getting hit on since all their men are gay.

101lifts2 · 03-25-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Wow, Grand Rapids is almost like Iceland. No nudity allowed but they can dance in a g-string and pasties.

Take a ride down to Dearborn Heights...full nudity.

EpyonXero · 03-25-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

At least you don't have to worry about getting hit on since all their men are gay.

lol

Papa_Complex · 03-25-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

At least you don't have to worry about getting hit on since all their men are gay.

Give it a couple of generations and there should be a lot of empty houses in Iceland, ready to be moved into.

03-24-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	One less reason to go to Iceland Are there any reasons left? Iceland gives stripping the cold shoulder with ban (AP) – 2 hours ago REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Iceland's parliament has voted to ban striptease shows, making it an offense for any business to profit from the nudity of its employees. Iceland's legislature, the Althingi, passed the ban Tuesday night, with just two abstentions and no votes against. Nude dancing was already heavily regulated in Iceland, a north Atlantic island nation of 320,000, and only a handful of clubs feature stripping. Kolbrun Halldorsdottir, a former lawmaker who was the first to propose the legislation, told broadcaster RUV on Wednesday that "it is not acceptable that women, or people in general, are a product to be sold." The country combines liberal social values with a strong women's movement. Almost half of Iceland's legislators are women. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

03-24-2010, 02:10 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	ghey, like literally gay

03-24-2010, 02:59 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Wow, Grand Rapids is almost like Iceland. No nudity allowed but they can dance in a g-string and pasties.

03-24-2010, 03:33 PM	#6
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I can't wait to go to Iceland (not for this issue). It's gorgeous and I want to do a trek on Icelandic Horses.