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Israeli officials divided over mass nude photo initiative
Merav Yudilovitch
Published: 11.03.10, 00:08
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1. if at least it was artistic ...
avi   (03.11.10)
Tunick ,Turner, Disney, Heffner ...
2. Israel is not just any country. Israel is holy
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (03.11.10)
and should be treated as holy. Every inch of G-D given Israel is holy. Tourists go to Israel to experience the uniqueness and holiness of Israel and to see the amazing Jewish holy places.
3. It's amazing how unattractive most ......
Baruch ,   Boston, USA   (03.11.10)
people are when they are naked
4. Israel considering mass nudity....
Jake ,   USA   (03.11.10)
...and you people wonder why Arabs call for Israelis to go back to Europe.
5. Dumb idea
shuebydoo ,   USA   (03.11.10)
Has no lasting positive effects. Idea is dumber than dirt
6. same old shtick...
BJM ,   NY   (03.11.10)
The guy made a nice career of this kind of "art". It's repetitive, tired exploitation of people's curiousity about nude humans. Just follow the old adage: sex sells. B-o-r-i-n-g.
7. I would like to participate in this project along with my
Yaakov Sullivan ,   NYC   (03.11.10)
husband and a boyfriend. I think it can be very artistic indeed.As a nudist I can recommend to make this as huge as possible (100 000 people?) Can somebody tell me how I can apply? I am looking forward to be part of it.
8. Mind Control on Perversion
Brod ,   USA   (03.11.10)
Why would people allow themselves to be controlled, fooled and manipulated to become idiots that they are willing to strip themselves naked? Israel should arrest the people responsible for this mass perversion.
9. why does it really matter?
jj   (03.11.10)
its not advocacy for mass rape or something like that. its not so bad being naked in public for 10 minutes in your life. doesnt have to be sexual, just be naked. you can put the clothes back on afterwards - they dont confiscate them!
10. Sick very sick that all we need
(03.11.10)
11. enlightened and safe?
Yoni ,   Tel Aviv   (03.11.10)
"enlightened, safe, modern and liberal country" To have thousands of men and women take off their clothing in public is neither enlightened nor safe. How can we have laws about sex and ages when kids are allowed to see certain movies when we pin it up on our billboards and promote nudists in public? Dont be surprised when people do all sorts of crazy sexual things when we promote running wild...
12. Great news for artistic freedom and democracy
Avi ,   Israel   (03.11.10)
i think its wonderful. It clerly shows Tel aviv is a modern democratic city and part of the real workld. Naturally the 'praise the Lord" crowd will object but democracy and freedom will overcome their narrow mondness. Lets not forget this is the country that wouldnt let the Beatles perform here!
13. Israel don't need to join the flow to be special
Josie ,   Israel   (03.11.10)
It's already VERY special. Israel should be the standard bearer, not the follower Mass nudity will not create peace in this part of the world either.
14. To Linda #2
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (03.11.10)
In which world do you live in Linda? You are so blinded by your holy shmolyness that you don't even realize that what you say is not the true. Many people come to Israel for many reasons - and yeah it's a fact that you should accept: sometimes not even connected to Judaism or religion !
15. it reminds me of shoah fotos
(03.11.10)
than people were forced and humiliated to stand in lines like that naked. To do this as art..it's just sick. Let him do it in his own country, not here.
16. ???
(03.11.10)
What's so great about seeing so many tucheses?
17. Are You Kidding?
nr ,   los angeles, usa   (03.11.10)
You need mass nudity to show you are an enlightened nation? Oy vey, how stupid can you be? Enlightened was being the first to set up a field hospital with an operating room in Haiti, people, not standing naked at the Dead Sea.
18. Nude People
M. Hartley ,   Atlanta, US   (03.11.10)
Since my children were born wearing modest clothing, I vehemently object to this type of whatever one wants to call it..... What in the world goes on in some people's heads to get bent out of shape over a few naked bodies? I suspect that most of the worst sins are committed by fully-clothed people.
19. BUM RAP
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (03.11.10)
I am willing to show Spencer Tunick my arse.
20. #3 SPEAK FOR YOURSELF
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (03.11.10)
Hey Buddy ,speak 4 yourself.
21. #4 SHOULD ARABS GET VIOLENT
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (03.11.10)
I am willing to strip off and show them my weapon.
22. IN RESPONSE
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (03.11.10)
On response to visiting VICE president of the U.S Joe Biden so rudely snubbing prime minister Netanyahu by being 90 minutes late, I hereby offer to display my hairy arse for him.
23. To #19
M. Hartley ,   Atlanta, US   (03.11.10)
Since mine is kind of old and skinny, I'll stick with bum wrap.
24. Count the crosses in the photo
Anon   (03.11.10)
25. Fly naked?
Mike ,   Portland, USA   (03.11.10)
Historically, people shook hands to show that they were not armed. Nudity takes it a few steps further. Some comedians have suggested that all airlines make people fly naked in the interest of security. What better, than to have middle easterners be naked and show they are not armed. Downside? Some of us are more blessed by nature than others. Fortunately psychological "fig leaves" are available such as being able to decline because of modesty, religion, fear of sunburn, or just being too cold or hot. In any case, it would be voluntary. Those that find it offensive, can "change channels" and watch something else that suits their fancy. This is called freedom. Just remember: If G-d had meant people to go naked, he/she wouldn't have made them be born with clothes that cover most of the body. Nudity is an artificial and un-natural invention of modernity....Right????
26. disgusting
Dan David   (03.11.10)
Nothing to do with religion. It is simply disgusting.
27. #2 What could be more holy than the human body...
Shalom ,   USA   (03.11.10)
that was created by G-D, in His image? Those who believe the human body is shameful reject G-D's work as offensive. What's holy about that?
28. A light unto the nations? Or western immorality? No way
Jae ,   Lynn US   (03.11.10)
29. This pervert brought on hailstones for this indecency
S Y ,   Brooklyn,NY   (03.12.10)
How disgusting and pointless letting this scum of the earth pervert uncover people's nakedness in front of G-d. This will surely not bring blessing anywhere.
30. This guy never has anything new to offer
Jake   (03.12.10)
BORING! Same thing year in year out, thousands of naked bodies at different locations. Big deal! Show's over, there's nothing new to be seen here, please disperse! Art? Da Vinci was an artist. But this guy? What is he, exactly?
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