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South Carolina Seeking To Outlaw Profanity

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. Re:Ouch by pieisgood · · Score: 1, Troll

    Separation of church and state, don't forget that "under god" was added to the anthem and constitution in the 1950's unlawfully. This shit is getting out of fucking hand. Those mother fuckers.

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  2. Re:Ouch by _ivy_ivy_ · · Score: 0, Troll

    Perhaps we should rethink their readmission to the Union.

    Good riddance.

  3. Re:Ouch by gnuASM · · Score: 0, Troll

    You obviously have now idea what you are talking about when it comes to public education in this country. According to appellate judges Crosky, Klein, and Kitching of the Second Appellate District,

    A primary purpose of the educational system is to train school children in good citizenship, patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of protecting the public welfare.

    (Read the full opinion here

    Any fool can plainly take a look at the current affairs of the education system and see that this is absolutely the truth of the matter in public education.

    Now, if you actually did get a HS diploma, go sit quietly at home in anticipation of your "superior" digital television like all good sheeple should.