http://www.npr.org/2012/06/12/154826262/massachusetts-town-oks-fines-for-profanity
Apparently due to people yelling profanity in public areas, this city has outlawed it. Fines have been set at $20.
What do you think. As distasteful as it may be, swearing is not the equivelant of yelling fire in a crowed theater. It's clearly a violation of the first ammendment.
Would you be OK with this ban in your town? What if they banned discussing contraception in public places? How far should they be allowed to go with this?
Apparently due to people yelling profanity in public areas, this city has outlawed it. Fines have been set at $20.
What do you think. As distasteful as it may be, swearing is not the equivelant of yelling fire in a crowed theater. It's clearly a violation of the first ammendment.
Would you be OK with this ban in your town? What if they banned discussing contraception in public places? How far should they be allowed to go with this?