South Carolina Considering Profanity Ban
Crime, Featured, Politics · Tags: Crime, fines, illegalization, profanity, punishment
South Carolina Senator Robert Ford has filed a bill that will illegalize profanity in the state. While the bill has not designated what is, and what is not, profanity, it does have a punishment of up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
I have to wonder what this will mean for the music and film industries and their relationship with the state. Particularly when you consider that certain bands even have profane words appearing right on their shirts.
January 23rd, 2009 1:11 am
Ford - not Frost
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/members/bios/0606818109.html
…and I’m disappointed to learn he is a Democrat
March 7th, 2009 11:39 am
“…and I’m disappointed to learn he is a Democrat”
Since when do Democrats stand for personal freedom any more than Republicans? When the Obamacrats moved to the right to win the election, they dumped any pretense of that.
Both parties are equally toxic.
By the way, this bill could be construed to outlaw religious expression as well as disagreement with religion:
adj.
1. Marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred.
2. Nonreligious in subject matter, form, or use; secular: sacred and profane music.
3. Not admitted into a body of secret knowledge or ritual; uninitiated.
4. Vulgar; coarse.
tr.v., -faned, -fan·ing, -fanes.
1. To treat with irreverence: profane the name of God.
2. To put to an improper, unworthy, or degrading use; abuse.