Because there’s nothing else to be angry about in Edmonton, people are losing their shit over Edmonton’s inclusive “topless” swimming policy at public pools.

Global Edmonton: Social media chatter on Wednesday lead to the City of Edmonton needing to clarify its stance on letting any Edmontonian swim topless in city pools, calling it a human rights issue.

The city said the update to its swimming attire guidelines was made last summer after it decided to review the rules starting in 2019.

“This update to our swimming attire guidelines was implemented in June 2022, following a series of engagement sessions with focus groups in 2019 that included a diverse set of individuals from different age groups, cultural backgrounds, genders, gender identities and sexual orientations,” the city said in a statement.

The city said it determined that it can’t deny anyone from accessing a city-owned and operated pool because they want to swim without something covering their chest — generally, something that men do and have done for decades.

Though they might make some uncomfortable, the city said the new guidelines must not discriminate based on gender.

“This is a human rights issue and we have an obligation to treat all individuals equally when using city pools,” said the city.

Chests must be covered in other areas of recreation centres, according to the city.

Headline should read “City has plan to increase pool usage by teenage boys”.

— Bob Lendrum (@Oldfivehole) February 16, 2023

Topless ONLY in the pool area? That’s BULLLLSSSHIIIIIT. EVERYONE should be allowed to go topless at a public pool, everywhere. 

Topless is topless; if a 300-pound man with mamories is allowed to dump them out at a public pool, so should the ladies.

The pushback comes from the ‘religies’ who HATE nudity more than they hate Trudeau. Alberta is kettled by evangelical Christians who don’t want to be tempted by lust. Seeing Karen walk around the deck at a public pool triggers the wives of Christian men who dare not sin by imagining a woman’s hooters up in their faces. That’s just as bad as cheating, and that’s how the devil and his demons take control of your brain/life/wiener, according to evangelicals. Through impure thoughts/giving it a yank using the memories of the topless pool as motivation. 

It’s what we do, but this shouldn’t be a sexual thing for people who love to be topless, you dirtballs.

Yes. It’s a glorious feeling.

— Arachne (@BenWaBallsMe) September 23, 2022

Alberta is CHOCK-A-BLOCK with Christians who don’t want to be tempted to grab their hang down after seeing a flotilla of boobs at their local pool. Instead, they pretend to support their wives when they write letters to Edmonton City council to reverse the decision to let EVERYONE, including fat guys with man tits, swim topless.

Plus, it’s always the people who shouldn’t go topless who do so relax. You’re more likely to vomit than be turned on by a “topless” crowd.

I’ve yet to see a person go topless who does it because they are trying to impress others. I’ve also yet to be turned on by anyone I’ve seen go “topless” at a resort or on a topless beach. With the internet being 80% porn, I would have thought we’d gotten over this by now.

https://twitter.com/JamieAnnMason/status/1573309225744625670?s=20

TOPLESS SWIMMING FOR ALL!!!

No scientific or academic research on the social benefits of topless swimming exists. While some may argue that allowing topless swimming promotes body positivity and inclusivity, others may disagree for various reasons. 

It’s important to note that cultural, societal, and personal factors often influence opinions and beliefs about topless swimming. Ultimately, allowing or prohibiting topless swimming is up to each community or organization.