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Originally Posted by Anthony Butcher
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Originally Posted by ModernTory
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I have no problem with police officers having discretion, I just don't see how swearing is a crime. If no one is complaining about it, then what purpose is served, and how does it constitute anti-social behaviour.
We are totally in the realms of thought police here. It's ridiculous.
How many people in Britain believe that swearing is, or should be, a criminal offence? |
So you really wouldn't care if some gobshite was mouthing off in a public place 'F'ing and blinding while you were taking your small children out and about?
Swearing has its place, yes, but I for one wouldn't want my children exposed to such language by some teenager who can't express themselves in a more civilised manner.