19-year-old nude dancer sues Florida over law restricting age at adult entertainment businesses
As a 19-year-old nude dancer taking the state of Florida to court over age restrictions at adult entertainment establishments, I find myself pondering the contradictions and complexities of our society’s view on adulthood and personal freedoms. The law that stipulates dancers must be 21+ if alcohol is served and only go topless, while 18+ dancers can go fully nude in establishments without alcohol, seems arbitrary and restrictive.
The suit filed against Florida argues that this law violates the constitutional right to free speech, preventing dancers from expressing themselves through their art and making a living. It questions the state’s failure to consider alternative measures that could achieve state interests without impinging on First Amendment rights.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker