Why can't women go topless like men do? [View all]

I know this OP will get some,"Huhuhuhuhuhuh that's okay with me," but I. serious.

I was trailrunning today in 100-degree heat, and a young couple in their twenties hiked by me the opposite way. He had his shirt off in the horrible heat, but she of course didn't. Because it's illegal. Because it's not socially allowed. But why? How is that fair? I wouldn't want to be topless running, of course, but how about why I was hiking? Or at the beach, or lounging on my front porch. It's especially illogical when there are plenty of men walking around shirtless who have a hell of a lot bigger breasts than I do. Why don't the so-called "moobs" have to covered?

What is the reason why it's like this? Is it because breasts are sexual, and men can't control themselves and would molest women? That is insulting to not only women and the natural function of breasts, but also to men. It's akin, imo, to one of the main reasons used to keep women from military combat roles: the men would go mad with lust with women so close, and even with bullets flying and bombs exploding, would have to rape their fellow soldiers.

I remember being a little girl, six or seven, and not being allowed to run around without a top on at the beach. Think about that, and think about how it's still like that. So, does this mean every single male wants to rape an eight-year=old girl playing without a shirt on??? WHEN SHE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE BREASTS YET?

Have you ever been someplace where topless beaches are common? Not a big deal, is it? Except for rude tourists. If it was a common thing, the huge, huge majority wouldn't even see it anymore.

And, lastly, how is this not discrimination under the law? It is.

It is discriminatory and ridiculous. A women -- and young girl -- should be able to go hiking, sunbathe, mow the grass without a shirt on if she wants. If she cannot, then why should anyone be allowed to go topless?

I am being totally serious, I'm not being snarky or silly.