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POLL: Should Norton Ban Profanity?

Middleborough to dole out a $20 fine for swearing in public.

  • Should Norton Ban Profanity?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Yes, people need to learn to be more respectful one way or the other!
        8 (17%)
    • No, this is an infringement on the freedom of speech.
        37 (82%)
    Total votes: 45
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Residents in Middleborough voted Monday night to ban profanity in public.

According to the Huffington Post, residents voted 183-50 at town meeting to impose a $20 fine on public profanity from police.

Do you think this is a good idea? Vote in our poll and share your opinion in the comments section below.

Related Topics: Swearing, cursing, cussing, fine, middleboro, middleborough, and profanity

Trot Nixon

7:21 am on Thursday, June 14, 2012

I really don't get how that law in Middleboro isn't a violation of the 1st amendment....

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