Pulcheria Chung, 18 St Mary's Canossian College
There's nothing wrong about being nude and it's not illegal. But that doesn't justify having a nudist camp.
Being nude isn't wrong, but why should nudists get exclusive rights? Our islands and remote areas are something we're trying to preserve.
It would be a waste of resources and damaging to the environment to cut down trees and build recreational facilities for a small group of nudists. They can book a hotel room, or even a hall, for a private gathering. But a nudist camp is too much to ask for, when taking into consideration our financial deficit.
Nudists claim the camp could stimulate tourism and the economy. But how? Will the camp be open to the public?
Nudity is still a taboo subject which people feel uncomfortable about. Nearby residents may feel uneasy if nudists are walking around.
The Basic Law grants freedom of artistic expression on the basis that it doesn't affect the lives of other people. It should also be economical and contributive to society if it involves government expenditure. This would apply to nudist camps as well.
