Town Fines For Public Cursing

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•24 • Jun 14, 2012

The town of Middleborough, MA voted to impose a $20 fine on anyone using obscene language in public. What do you think?

“Like I've always said: Someday, only the rich will swear.”
Albert Lehman –
Marquetry Worker
“Why not just install some giant bleep machines all around town that go off really loudly anytime someone curses?”
Raul Gillette –
Granulator Tender
“Good thing I've been working on my obscene pantomimes.”
Monica Daskawisz –
Unemployed

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