We Know Why We're F**king Heah!!!

[MADem]

4. Well, the proposed law was a change to an existing law that was on the books and unenforced.

It changed the swearing from a criminal offense (yes, really) to an offense that merited a fine.

It came up because some busybody got mad about kids swearing on her street, loudly.

She should have had the cops come by and bag the little farts for disorderly conduct, rather than going down this road.

Laws that try to limit speech are what makes municipalities a "laughingstock." The law has to jump through a few hoops in order to be enforceable, yet--I think it might not make it through the scrutiny. What's a swear? Hell? So if you quote "Hell hath no fury..." you could be fined? Damn? Let's not worry about those torpedoes, and full speed ahead!

I think defending free speech is a worthwhile thing, even if--really, especially if--the speech is not to one's liking. It's easy to cheerlead for stuff one likes, harder to support a principle when the particular action is a bit noxious.