Therein is what makes America great, being different, together. Remember when we all did that? Me too.
And the word usage in the message presented by yourself was bare, indicating a belief on the part of yourself in a need to possess a permit to wear a short-sleeved or otherwise sleeveless shirt.
You see, I admit that I picked at you for comedic purposes, however, there was greater purpose too, some Countries have modesty laws and legislation to prevent a man or woman from showing their various body parts, such as arms and legs. Personally, I do not think such laws are needful.
