That's my dad needs so we can stop cursing all the time

by I Luv Carson on 10/16/2012 4:46:37 PM

I think you should have freedom of speech and people should just take it to a level that is appropriate for everyone one around them.

by b2b4b6 on 7/23/2012 4:51:02 PM

Yeah, I get the whole freedom of speech argument,but if they're scaring away costumeres, I think the stores have a right to complain. I'll admit, though, I do swear a little bit, but only when I'm really stressed, and I keep it under control.

by theblondebrunette_ on 7/6/2012 2:22:11 AM

i live in middleboro and i think the law is weird. i mean its kinda weird how you can be fined $20 for swearing in public. why cant the police or store owners tell the person to stop. everyone in my shool jokes about it and i guess i do to. we all say oh remember to bring your money if you go up town. i know everyone has freedom of speech but do you have to go overboard with the swearing?

by allyntyler on 6/23/2012 7:43:15 PM

luckykel-Yes,massachusetts is.

by iluvmusic♥ on 6/23/2012 1:14:04 PM

What a weird thing, everyone knows swearing is inappropriate but who are the swear police, just sounds weird.

And isnt Massachusetts the same state where some schools are now giving condoms to middle schoolers.

by luckykel on 6/19/2012 12:31:44 PM

Commenting again. If the town was so "overun with swears" then adults should learn how to be better parents and not let their children just wonder the town so they could "scare away customers"

I agree with @hockeyismylife. Lets say I'm 21 and at a bar with fellow adults. If I swear, is the bartender going to call the cops, and I'll have to pay the fine? This is stupid.

by smileitsjulia on 6/17/2012 10:59:08 AM

Okay I 've already made my point but... I have to totally disaggree with @fungirl123. You can easily make your point "stronger " without having to cuss. And Im pretty sure someone could express their anger without using "dumbo " and still make their point and still be taken serously. I learned in church that your personality comes a lot from how you act and how you speak. So you wanna be a nice person?? Speak nice words. Wanna be a "cool " person? Well then speak how all the "cool " people are speaking. And people, stop freaking out. If you don't live in Middleborough then stop sweating it. You're town doesn't ban swearing so stop freaking out about this ONE town that does. Sorry if I'm being a little rude but I, like everyone else, felt like I needed to make my point.

by DaNcInGQu33N9812 on 6/16/2012 7:31:34 PM

Ok I don't think you should you should have to pay a fine if u cuss but cussing WRONG and u shouldn't do it. It is stupid and immature

by abbyglow500 on 6/16/2012 3:19:28 PM

I live in middleborough ma. And I am in the eight grade. I agree with the law but most kids at school make jokes about it. Like for example kids on the bus will be swearing and then they'll be like how much money am I up to now... $200? I feel the route of my beloved towns swearing problem is the teens, so instead of making laws they should find a way to stop teens and Tweens from swearing in the halls and on the bus!

by Madbonz6 on 6/16/2012 10:09:43 AM

freedom of speech does not just mean you can have an opinion and speak it, it also includes words.let people have their freedom! Meghan D.

by opptop on 6/16/2012 12:33:16 AM

by transform2314 on 6/14/2012 2:34:37 PM

I think swearing and cursing sounds really nasty coming out of people's mouths, especially the way a lot of teen's cuss these days. I understand why Massachusetts would want to prohibit cursing in public because it's unnecessary and sometimes disturbing to others. However, people make a strong case against prohibiting it to because of freedom of speech. Overall, I think it's appropriate because of children in public!

by bonbon7810 on 6/14/2012 11:29:12 AM

I thinks it's a good and bad idea. I mean, I don't like it when people cuss. It just makes the shop or place their in look bad....BUT it does take away free speech rights

by myfatsquirrel on 6/13/2012 10:37:40 PM

This is a good idea, but its going to be hard for a couple of people with potty mouths...lol.

by MusicTaughtMeHowToLive on 6/13/2012 9:59:18 PM

i think they should do that ova in pennsylvania. as of matter of fact, dey should do it everywhere in the USA!

by cutiepie14231 on 6/13/2012 8:24:32 PM

I agree with you, fritz! This nation was founded on God and sadly people are forgetting that. But swearing in public just isn't classy. Where has class gone?

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by kpianoplayer on 6/13/2012 3:40:16 PM

Technically, this law isn't allowed because it goes against the constitution and right for freedom of speech. This would be an "unconstitutional" law. So sooner or later the federal government would hopefully get rid of the law.

by brenlxl on 6/13/2012 1:27:03 PM

I have just studied the Bill of Rights and the freedom of speech is to speak your own opinion and it is the right to vote. Yelling out cuss words for the world to hear is not appropriate. I support the Middleborough community.

by savethefrogs on 6/13/2012 12:05:42 PM

"Freedom of Speech" I not about cussing! If it was then the Constitution would say, "And YOU @$&&$&-/)/@ better not take away our &@$@&&@ right to cuss whenever we $&$&@@ want!!" It means you have the freedom to be able to speak your opinion. You know how people vote? If people didn't vote then that would be breaking the freedom of speech law. People vote for who they want in authority, and their voice is heard and respected. So you guys need to know what you're talking about before you say it. America was originally supposed to be based on God(ahem, "In God We Trust"), so they wouldn't have put "Freedom Of Speech" as a Cuss Whenever You Want law.

by EgirlH.97 on 6/13/2012 11:45:11 AM

And, BTW, I think Freedom of Speech isn't about what words you use, but what opinion you are putting out in the world. So, this isn't breaking the Constitution or anything.

by AlwaysDreamer on 6/13/2012 11:14:45 AM

Oh my gosh...FREEDOM OF SPEECH! We have the right to cuss all we want. I do let some slip sometimes but I don't cuss much. But still, THIS IS TAKING OTHER PEOPLE'S FREEDOM OF SPEECH!! Pretty soon, they'll stop teaching kids the bill of rights. And $20? This is just bad.

by iluvmusic♥ on 6/13/2012 10:58:17 AM

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by artistchic99 on 6/13/2012 9:49:59 AM

I agree. People are able to express themselves just fine without the cursing. I think that it is still a little bit irrational, but I do not make their laws. I would just like to add that not everyone needs to curse, or even the people who do. It is dirty and uncalled for.

by cupcake53 on 6/13/2012 12:33:17 AM

This is defiantly unconstitutional. The United States was made for freedom of religion, freedom of speech. And to get away from high tariffs. All of these things are practically being revoked and no one cares. Everyone has a right to say what they please. America is a place for free people we should speak as we please as long as it does not harm another individual psychically.

by HockeyLuver on 6/12/2012 11:29:56 PM

People can still express themselves without swearing. Therefore, the "no swearing" thing is not unConstitutional. You can still say what you want, but you need to think about your words more. Which will probably bring down the number of teens who say what the swearing actually means. Kids at my school regularly swear, but they sometimes don't know what the swear word actually means, because they use the words really poorly. Some kids swear every other word, showing that they have very limited vocabularies.

by Irishdancerzrule on 6/12/2012 10:36:41 PM

I agree with this law completely. Freedom of Speech I think is more based on having our own opinions and being able to say and express our opinions in public. Cursing on the streets isn't cool. Curse in private I mean people shouldn't curse at all and saying these words around children is really inconsiderate, what if a child starts repeating those words. People need to learn their lesson for screaming curse words (especially the f word) like normal words because what is it showing people? That we are dirty mouth children. I never curse and no one should. People should be allowed to leave their homes without having to hear people swear. Citizens have a right to be leaving their house, walk down their street and being comfortable with words people say around them. This is a good law and I completely agree.

by BabyDahl13 on 6/12/2012 10:25:58 PM

Okay, to all the people saying that swearing isn't wrong, it is. No one, under ANY circumstances, should be swearing. Surely you can find better language than that? I understand the First Amendment completely. And, if the First Amendment is still in effect, why are we called racist for saying something about an African American, I have nothing against them, I'm just proving my point. Why was someone thrown in jail for asking Obama where he was born? No one is up in arms about that, but everyone goes nuts when swearing is banned. Swearing is considered by some to be disturbing the peace, if done loudly in a public place. It should be banned. Would you seriously want toddlers to hear that? Why is everyone obsessing over the First Amendment when it doesn't even apply anymore? We don't have freedom. If we did, we'd have freedom of speech, we'd be able to speak of God in schools. The constitution SHOULD have God in it! Please people, try to see the big picture before commenting on this.

by Aislinn120 on 6/12/2012 10:12:54 PM

hmm.. i wonder if Massachusetes has ever heard the phrase "freedom of speech" what ever happened to it? its so stupid, they think that they will be able to stop this. im not dissing on the ppl who made the law, but its like thinking you can stop ppl from THINKING the words. i dont think little kids should curse, but i dont like the law. its pathetic. hate me if you want, but thats my opinion. ahem, once again... FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

by red716 on 6/12/2012 9:05:58 PM

All right seriously? I'm not the biggest fan of cursing, but I still do it when necessary or if I feel like it. The First Amendment says freedom of speech, so I don't think that it is fair to get arrested for cursing. People can say what they want. You can sue if the police arrests you for telling them to f off or whatever, and this will happen so many times that the law will have to be overturned.
Like said before, little kids shouldn't be cussing and stuff, but if you're a teenager, then you have rights, but just be considerate of what you're saying in front of a kindergartener.
SMH at America. We're so bad at keeping the laws.

by Noellastarr0206 on 6/12/2012 8:57:17 PM

I think thats awesome and wish they would do that everywhere, sorry guys who think that thats wrong to fine people, but it should be stopped. You obviosly don't know how bad society is if you think that this is wrong. Swearing is actually a really bad problem someplaces, and doesn't help the economy either.

by lollipop68 on 6/12/2012 8:22:19 PM

What. What even is this.

by peaches and raspberries on 6/12/2012 7:57:49 PM

That's stupid, freedom of speech. Helloooo?! I'm sure all of the girls supporting the law don't curse, but the government can't take away your words. I hope my city never does this.

by fireworks1071 on 6/12/2012 7:52:58 PM

I can't believe this! They shouldn't be able to get away with this and someone needs to put a stop to it. Next there's gonna be laws that stop us from having guns,or going to church. Its things like this that will put in end to freedom. Helen S.

by serenitybaum on 6/12/2012 7:02:47 PM

That is totally outragous!!! OK i admit that it is not good ''manners'' to swear in public, but the police have no right to fine them for swearing, witch by the way is uncontitutional because that is taking away there freedom of speech, a nautral right that is clearly stated,but its even worse to make them pay for it just because they were using harsh language, and scaring people away!

by katie koo on 6/12/2012 6:39:03 PM

I wish every street in every town in every state could be Squeaky Clean! That's Horrible that people were afraid to shop because of a few swearing teens! So go Middlebourgh, Massachutes! Keep up the law! I hope that every town in the US come's to their sense's and creates a law for a "Certain" word!

by SydVogel on 6/12/2012 5:43:58 PM

People, we have a right to speak how we want. I don't like cursing, but I don't think they should have to pay a "fee" if one slips. Personally, I think swearing if a total turn-off, and kinda... trashy. Yes, be considerate when you're out in public, because there ARE little ears to hear it. There. I feel like I've made my point

by DaNcInGQu33N9812 on 6/12/2012 5:15:28 PM

freedom of speech! i will NOT pay money to swear! i have never swore but if i do someday i dont want to be fined! and btw swearing isnt all that bad! like say you just got a phone call in public that somebody close to you just died,and you swore..... i would be really mad that i had to be fined bc of that.

by kirby<3 on 6/12/2012 5:02:16 PM

I think that swearing is like polluting your mind. Imagine this: A great, big beautiful apple tree with red, juicy apples. Then you notice there are some spoiled apples with worms in them. That's what you're doing to your mind and rep. Don't fill your head with garbage, b/c your mouth will start talking garbage. I think this is very effective and I wish we had this in AL.

by Christiangal345 on 6/12/2012 4:47:52 PM

I think swearing every now and then is good because it gets out your fustrations(like when you stub your toe). I read somewhere that people who swear when they are mad are happier people.
I don't think they should ban it in public all together, but they should ban it in public around kids say 9 or under.

by scamp24 on 6/12/2012 3:43:00 PM

According to the First Amendment, they can't actually do this. They'll fine the wrong person, and it'll go to court, and the town will have to overturn the law. I mean, it even says in the article that state governments have no right to restrict free speech. Laws like this are an invasion of rights and a joke.
I live near a really popular tourist destination on the East Coast, and they have "no swearing" signs all up and down the beach. They can fine you up to $250 if a cop catches you swearing. The law is mostly in place for the same reason the one in MA: to try and control teenagers who come there to hang out. It's an admirable attempt at helping the city remain family-friendly, since it relies so heavily on tourism, but it's also unconstitutional. A similar law in a neighboring city was just recently overturned and deemed an invasion of rights and the First Amendment.   Carrie R.

by rockinlishy on 6/12/2012 3:38:42 PM