The right to bare arms
By The Bakersfield Californian
Regarding the Dec. 6 letter "Add first lady to 'undressed' list": Women of America have the right to bare arms! Covering up your arms is as outdated as having to wear nylons. I find this manner of dressing or "undress," as some would have it, to be especially appropriate in Bakersfield where we have such a long period of warm weather.
Beth Espinoza
Bakersfield






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