Another strange group in the media shown as legit

I was checking the news on the web and this caught my eye...you think news can't get any stranger.

(NEW YORK) -- Kyle Vaughn describes his sense of style as "ludicrous." His wardrobe includes a green sequined vest, vibrant purple slacks, a beanie with elephant ears stitched on the sides and an elf costume for the holiday season.

But when people comment on Vaughn's appearance, they rarely mention the neon colors and novelty accessories.

Strangers tend to notice the fact that he's not wearing shoes.

When Vaughn, 21, walks by, some ask where he left his shoes, others scoff in disgust and children ask their parents why he's barefoot.

Vaughn, from Katy, Texas, is one of a growing number of individuals who prefer to live their lives without shoes.

He's lived barefoot for as long as he can remember. As an elementary school student, his teachers scolded him for kicking his shoes off under his desk. Today, while there are times when Vaughn is forced to wear shoes –- like when he's working as a food prep –- he estimates that 90 percent of his life is spent barefoot.

"It just feels better," he said. "It sounds corny, but there's something nice about feeling the earth you're walking on. You're just more connected to the world."

Right...literally touchy feely. Naturally they have a web site.

...The trend can be attributed to an increased awareness of natural living, said Michael Buttgen, founder and president of the Primal Foot Alliance, an online network of barefooters.

"As a society, we have this desire to go back to what's pure and natural," he said. "People don't want to eat processed food anymore. They don't want to release harmful toxins into the air. Going barefoot is a logical next step."

Al Gauthier, host of Living Barefoot, a bi-monthly podcast with an audience of 25,000, says the movement picks up steam as more people learn about it...
...As the movement grows in popularity, barefooters hope their choice will become more socially acceptable.

Again, as the movement grows in popularity...says who. It’s page on Face Book has just over 700 people in it. What is the supporting documentation. The last sentence is part of the article, not a quote of the head of Primal Foot. This is just an unsupported statement my English teacher would have a field day on. I have no problem with an adult walking around with no shoes...hey your that stupid be my guest. It's not illegal. But please don't tell me this is a movement growing in popularity. Hogwash. And newspapers and other media wonder why they are in bankruptcy.