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StumblePublished Tuesday, July 28, 2009 | 4:42 p.m.
Updated Thursday, July 30, 2009 | 1 p.m.
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Now that state gaming control and local business license officials are getting around to cracking down on “lewd” behavior on the Las Vegas Strip, they may want to take a look at the Clark County ordinance governing so-called European sunbathing.
The ordinance permits topless bathing at designated adult pools but specifies that no special events, contests or parties are allowed. In other words: Enjoy the scenery, just not too much. Attorney Frank Schreck, who negotiated Planet Hollywood’s stipulated $500,000 fine last week with the Nevada Gaming Commission, said after today’s taping of Face to Face that he helped county officials draft the ordinance allowing topless sunbathing. His client at the time, Caesars Palace, envisioned a sedate and elegant European-style pool. But, Schreck admits, given promotions that advertise floating beer pong and topless volleyball games, most adult pools today would be out of compliance with the no-partying mandate.
Also on today’s show, author Jack Sheehan says the annual porn convention he visited at the Venetian is a hotbed (pardon the pun) of illicit live sexual activity that goes unchecked. Tune in tonight for the startling details!
This is Vegas, not Dubai. I don't understand why it's ok for a female to be topless as long as she isn't having fun. These kinds of crackdowns aren't going to help tourism. I don't think state agencies should stand between people and their 'What happens in Vegas' good time.
OH NO!!
Sexual activity at the PORN convention!!
Somebody call the COPS!
Oh wait, someone already did.
Las Vegas, the RENO of Southern Nevada!!
Hey all. Tune in to today's (July 29) rebroadcasts of "Face to Face with Jon Ralston" at 11am and 3pm on Channel 19. We talk with the attorney representing Planet Hollywood and with an author who detailed the evolution of the sex industry in Las Vegas.
And on today's Face to Face, we'll talk with County Commissioner Steve Sisolak and County Manager Virginia Valentine. We may ask about Prive and the county's response. That's at 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:00pm.
In Europe, topless girls play volleyball and frisbee at the beach. No big deal. It hardly seems sexual because it is prevalent. In USA it is repression that creates the voyeuristic excitement at the idea of bare breasts. I do think however women would feel exploited when hotels charge guests (men) a cover to use these pools as they are being used.
This is exactly the reason why we live in America and Europeans live in Europe. Is this too hard a concept for you frenchies?
The reason we live in America is because our ancestors didn't want to pay taxes to the king. Don't they require a GED for the Air Force?
The pilgrims came to escape religous constraints imposed by the Church of England, everyone else came for the opportunity to increase their lot in life.
I do not have any problem seeing topless women, however I would be embarrassed to be in the space of it at a resort in Las Vegas. Therefore It never made any sense to me, but I guess if you were european it would be more natural.
"This is exactly the reason why we live in America and Europeans live in Europe."
Who's this "we" you're talking about? Americans are not a homogenous group. I live here because I was born here. That doesn't mean I embrace our culture in total.
Hey VegasEngineer >>>>> Don't worry about seeing boobs in Europe in another 15 to 20 years there soon to be Muslim majority will put a stop to that. Nothing but 3 generations of European p#ssys.
It IS TIME to make prostitution legal!!! Metro is going CRAZY!!! WTF, this is pathetic!! Strippers can't strip, topless swimmers/sunbathers can't go topless, pornstars can't f--k!!! Cheese and crackers!!!!
I live here 'cuz I like to look at titties!
Well said, mgmHarley. Amen, brother.
'The pilgrims came to escape religious constraints imposed by the Church of England'
Don't think so! - We English deliberately exported our religious extremists to America so we could get some peace and quiet!
It's a pity that they are trying to take over your country now . . .
What fools at the gaming commission think that a bunch of boobs and sex workers are a risk to the public.
This is just stupid. If it does not make any sense follow the money. The question is why now? Las Vegas needs more tourism.
This ridiculous activity by speaks volumes of who's wanting a kickback.
LV seems intent on killing off the already struggling golden goose when what's really needed is a (new) blood transfusion! The prohibitionists have utterly failed in their fights against alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and prostitution -- and there is no light at the end of that tunnel, just more arrests and incarcerations. Operate a vehicle under the influence or perform lewd acts outside permitted areas, punish to the full extent, but otherwise it's time to legalize, regulate & tax. (And for those unhappy with such a libertine atmosphere, well, there's always the next election or Utah!)
Let the cops do their job and we'll all be happy.