Nude Law Myth: The nude law is sexist.
What most troubles critics of the nude law is that it allegedly discriminates against one sex with no reciprocal liability imposed on the other. This is a specious argument. Palmyran women have not only achieved equality but are now entrenched in positions of power and influence. Yet equal rights do not mean equal treatment, nor equal obligation. As a parallel, in many otherwise egalitarian states, only males are compelled to undergo military training, and this is regarded as fair and just. The rationale is not dissimilar. Men are singularly equipped for defending the nation; it is not just a duty but also an honour to serve in such a capacity. On the island of Palmyra, the beauty of the female body is esteemed above all else. It is our duty and indeed our privilege to honour what nature has given us, by never hiding it.