Comments about ‘Nude bathers cited for lewdness at Utah County's Diamond Fork Springs’

Unfortunate situation. I don't think the eyes of any scouts or children were in danger at that time of night. Naturism is not lewdness anyway. Those officers should be ashamed.

For certain it is a sign of a sick and decadent society that such a thing is allowed to take place. The citizens of Utah County should rise up and shout their law makers and law enforcement officials down for such silly laws and such pointless enforcement actions. Using the excuse that other kinds of illegal activities have been reported at the springs from time to time, as a reason to enforce antiquated privacy and anti-nudity laws, is a royal cop-out. The deputies never should have been put in such a compromising position in the first place---as to feel they were required to enforce such nonsensical laws. I have been a supporter of the Utah Sheriff's Association for many years; but I am hereby withdrawing that support in protest. Sorry, guys and gals of the Utah County Sheriff's, but that's the way I, as someone living in he Twenty-first Century, see it. What happened to common sense?

is it against the law or not?

I'm the grooviest dude around on most things, but I have to say it's slightly jarring to hike up to the springs there and immediately come upon a dozen or so nude geezers (middle-agers really, but geezers does it justice). I have no problem with it, per se, except that it is impossible to miss the nudists in the first hot-pot along the trail. If they took over the top pot, further up the trail, it might be slightly less in the face of those walking by, and less ripe for enforcement. Admittedly, I am a prude, but I think lewdness citations are absolutely out of order here. It's nature. Nudity is natural. Put up some warning signs alerting prudes like me, and let them be.

Good thing they don't check warm springs too often...or any of the other spots where the officers used to go to get down after their shift...LOL

I guess they forgot that God made clothes for Adam and Eve and that was because they would now have children. They would in a few year be out among other people. This was a message from God that this type of behavior should only be in private among married people, as Adam and Eve were, not among friends. The claim they are worshipping God simply does not fly because they miss the point I stated above.

sigh. I remember fondly taking nude dips here back in my BYU days. It's a perfect place for it!!

that there are those upset that a ticket was issued. It is against the law. It is a public place. No desire to see that kind of advertisement. You want a no pants party, buy a jacuzzi and put it on an acre of "forest". I guess it's really just sad that there are those that can think this is o.k.

They should have taken the sign down first. It gave implied permission for nudity.

Okay, So you're telling someone what they should believe? I think the Officers could have used some discretion in this incident. I wasn't there, so I hate to second guess them. I wouldn't turn my flashlight off either, for personal safety reasons. I understand sending a patrol, due to recent complaints, just can't understand why Officers can't show some discretion is all.

Now, where are these hot springs again??

Regarding the Adam & Eve comment: I think the skins spoken of in Genesis have more to do with covenants with God than whether or not nudity is bad. The archaeological record seems to clearly show there were creatures on earth very similar to man before Adam and Eve, so the having children logic doesen't fly either. Many cultures consider clothing optional and it is not about sexuality. I think scout leaders just need to consider the risk of running into naturalists if they go to the springs. And Yes... I am a faithful Latter-Day Saint.

I'm curious how this public land is any different than any other public land. Just because it is remote doesn't give one the right to public nudity.

And don't act all innocent, nudity in nature is just another form of exhibitionism--or the risque tantilizing idea that one "might get caught"...

How hard is it to bring a bathing suit? Sheesh.

Hey, lets face it, most bodies are definately better covered up than not.

That is an awfully silly argument. The story of Adam and Eve was simply an allegory. It never really took place. Honest!
Only in Utah County could something like this cause a stir.
I'm embarassed for the entire state over something like this.

Looks like there is some fat to cut in the Utah County Sheriff's office. Go find some real crime.

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They broke the law; they pay the price.

These "naturists" should find a private place to do their thing rather than blighting these beautiful public places with their brand of morality. They should keep their private parts private so that all can enjoy the springs.

Now where is thet Hot Springs located?

A citation of lewdness really??? Generally lewdness would mean that folks were flashing their unmentionables to other folks who did not want to share that with them. In this case they were just minding their own business when the officers "hiked two miles" to discover friends enjoying themselves and just having a meeting of the minds. At this time of year just how many people are doing the hike anyway? Just don't see how lewdness was an appropriate charge. (Perhaps the coppers are just dirty old men)