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For anyone who doesn't know

In Reply to: The Cursing Canoeist posted by Jeff on June 21, 1999 at 13:12:13:

For anyone who doesn't know, this guy is referring to a case that I believe took place in Michigan (though I may be wrong about that) Anyway, this 20 something year old guy flipped his canoe in a river in a park where there were many families around. He starting spewing curses from his mouth like there was no tomorrow. He said the "f" word something like a dozen times in anger, and with kids around. The guy was charged and fined. I agree with the punishment. Cursewords don't bother or offend me in the least, but I believe that regular people should have the right to go outside and not have to hear anyone talk like that (children, mostly), especially if it is in a fit of rage. If you want to talk like that, at least don't do it in front of kids, it's innappropiate.

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McSpotlight: Hmm. Personally, I'd say violence and the portrayal of violence everywhere was fucking offensive; not to mention gross economic inequality and social exclusion. We don't seem to have any laws about not inflicting those on children.

Follow Ups:

• no no no land mom us July 19 1999 (0)
• Inappropriate maybe, criminal no. Jeff June 24 1999 (0)
• Charged, though? Kevin Dempsey Canada June 23 1999 (2)
  • Well, he did break the law. Shaun usa June 24 1999 (1)
    • I plead ignorance! Hugh Morris The law firm of Sue'm and Screw'em USA June 25 1999 (0)