I *am* a regular reader of slashdot. Nudity is protected speech in Oregon. It's in the state law. As long as it's not sexual, I can be naked, especially as a form of protest.
I work in high tech, and co-workers and on up the ladder have expressed only support and heart-felt concern for my well-being. There's a legal defense fund being set up by friends, though it's not clear it will be necessary. My dad's in his mid-70s. He's how he is. His heart is in the right place. My family's been great.
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My general response in reading the thread at a count of 410.
*Disorderly conduct charges have already been dropped.
*Being naked has nothing to do with sexually harassing anyone. There was nothing sexy or arousing about what I did. My intent was protest, and was in no way sexual.
*I believe I would not have been arrested if I had put my clothes back on.
*According the the Port Authority in Portland, local laws apply at the airport.
-John Brennan