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South Carolina Seeking To Outlaw Profanity

Posted by samzenpus on from the f@#k-those-f@#king-f@#kers dept.

MBGMorden writes "It looks like in an act that defies common sense, a bill has been introduced in the South Carolina State Senate that seeks to outlaw the use of profanity. According to the bill it would become a felony (punishable by a fine up to $5000 or up to 5 years in prison) to 'publish orally or in writing, exhibit, or otherwise make available material containing words, language, or actions of a profane, vulgar, lewd, lascivious, or indecent nature.' I'm not sure if 'in writing' could be applied to the internet, but in any event this is scary stuff."

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  1. Samuel Jackson said it best... by edwardd · · Score: 0, Redundant

    This is some fucked up repugnant shit.

  2. Re:Ouch by bladesjester · · Score: 0, Redundant

    This is in the senate of the state of South Carolina. It is not being brought to the US Senate *by* the US Senators *from* South Carolina. There's a big difference.

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  3. Re:Ouch by Jafafa+Hots · · Score: 1, Redundant

    STATE senators. Not the state's U.S. Senators, but STATE senators - people elected to the South Carolina State Senate.

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