San Francisco’s Castro District is in the grips of a debate over its longstanding tolerance of public nudity, as lawmaker Scott Wiener wants to end the era of letting it all hang out.
At a recent hearing, CPA Jeff Johnston backed the ban, saying making customers view the droopy bits of middle-aged guys was hurting his tax-prep business, and he didn’t “want to apologize and be embarrassed” for setting up his business in the Castro.
Well, a Queerty reader named Bill visited Mr. Johnston’s establishment and took a snapshot of his storefront, which features a mannequin in nothing but a jockstrap holding an oversized IRS 1040 and simulating sex with another leather-clad mannequin.
Bill writes:
How about we take this to the next level?
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I could be missing some fine points about people into leather, but I’m hard pressed to figure out how a client comfortable with Mr. Johnston’s storefront would be uncomfortable with some nudity. Of course, people speaking at public hearings often say whatever they think would sound convincing, regardless of the truth of it, so I’m just a tad skeptical of Mr. Johnston’s statements.
Actually, I would be a bit uncomfortable with Mr. Johnston’s storefront as a client, mainly because of the possibility of an audit—IRS agents are not noted for having a sense of humor.
What do you think? Is there a difference or is Johnson just being a big dummy?
seaguy
Kind of hypocritical of thew CPA. I don’t know why the nudists can’t just try and tame some of the activity that seems to bring about calls for a ban. Cock rings are not necessary and we all know that they are used for helping with erection so anyone who can’t leave the cock ring at home when they want to go for a nude stroll in the Castro should get ticketed. They are the ones ruining things for everyone as I see it.
JAW
LOL… he must be a republican… Do as I say; not as I do
Freddie27
Oh God, who cares? If someone’s cock ring or genitals offend you then look away! We live in a nation of busybodies who are desperately trying to shove their morality down our throats. If you don’t like nudity, don’t dress in the nude.