Another thing women are asking for…

is protection from upskirt perverts.  But, sadly, apparently the law doesn’t help them with it at all.

In the news on the October 10 was a story about a case from September 4 about a Washington, D.C. In the case, a female judge declared that women couldn’t have “a reasonable expectation of privacy” when they were “clothed and positioned in the manner in which these women were in a public space (sitting on steps in a skirt).” 

Let me admit that the italics are totally mine – but the meaning is there.

What the hell does that mean?

Women aren’t allowed to enjoy the sun in public?  Women must be sure to wear extra protective undergarments if they are going to have the nerve to sit on steps while wearing a skirt? 

The judge pointed out that the photos that the peeping tom took were “not ‘incidental glimpses’ and in fact were images that were exploded to the public without requiring any extraordinary lengths, or in fact any lengths whatsoever, to view.” 

So, apparently, if someone can easily look up your skirt, hey, you were asking for it!  Your body is on public display, even if it’s mostly covered, as long as you foolishly allow someone to look at the “upper portion of [your] buttocks and breasts.” 

And, yes, I mentioned the dates on purpose because it took over a month for this to hit the news.  How did it stay hidden so long?  Why did no one get outraged the day it happened?

I can’t help but be completely pissed off.  And hopefully you’re pissed off, too.  

Oh, and I went ahead and made up some underwear for those who want to help make your position clear:

http://www.cafepress.com/katesgeekystuffandmore.1409080234

http://www.cafepress.com/katesgeekystuffandmore.1409080235