Mother Arrested in South Carolina for Swearing in Kroger

[saulteux]

I'm somewhat glad to hear it. Way to much cussing and swearing in public for me to want to listen to.

I can't wait for the JBTs to start arresting those with "honor student" bumper stickers; way too much pride and conceit in public for me to want to deal with. I feel so much safer when my insecurities and sensibilities are coddled by public enforcers with guns.

Oh, and !@#$ you, you know what I mean....

[jimmythebee]

I'd expect this in a muslim theocracy but not in a place that prides itself in free speech---another person's words are none of my business and vice versa

[RightWinger]

Yes, I agree that I wouldn’t want foul language to become something that needs police action, which is why I used the word ‘somewhat’ in my post. I also agree that another person’s words should be none of our business, until they say it loud enough for us to hear it. Free speech does come with some responsibilities.

As grower mentioned, location can make quite a difference in the use of offensive language. Also, educated vs. poorly educated, and social status seems to make a difference.

The use of any form of ‘ghetto language’ within hearing range of most morally correct people is offensive. (Yes, I fully realize that no one has a ‘right’ to not be offended). I’m not sure why the offensive people use the gutter language that they do. Could be from their parents or other family that are either ignorant, or perhaps use it because they subconsciously picked it up from some of their low-life speaking friends or associates.
　

Unfortunately, somewhat like drunks who don’t realize they drink too much, the people that use foul language normally don’t realize it either. They will typically attempt to foolishly defend it and no amount of moral reasoning will usually get through to them, so discussing it is typically a waste of time. I’ve found its best to discontinue talking to them. Usually no big deal, as the vast majority of successful people stay away from it.

Another reason some people may use foul language is to put emphasis on what they are attempting to communicate. In a limited amount, this usage may have some value, but naturally if the foul language is overused, it loses the emphasis.

　
Another problem with the foul language is the actual communication itself, as there is normally more than one way to interpret the word. Because the person speaking (or typing) doesn’t have the ability or decency to use a word that has real value in their thought process mis-communication can easily result from those that are ‘verbally-challenged’.

Oh, by the way saulteux, I fixed it for you and you’re welcome.

Oh, and Love you, you know what I mean....

[willowlady]

“He was like, ‘You’re under arrest’…right in front of kids, in front of my husband, in front of customers.”

SO, it was perfectly okay with her to use foul language to her husband, in front of her kids, and in front of God and everybody, in a public place, but being called on and arrested for that same exact behavior humiliates her. Too bad. If Southerners have greater sensibilities to the use of swearing and/or foul language than where she came from, she should get a clue. Old saying, very good for survival: When in Rome.... I lived in the South. Very strange place in some ways. But I had sense enough to keep eyes and ears open and blend. Even picked up a southern accent that lasted a couple of years.

[TheSearcher]

SO, it was perfectly okay with her to use foul language to her husband, in front of her kids, and in front of God and everybody, in a public place, but being called on and arrested for that same exact behavior humiliates her.

That is not being proposed, at all. But being arrested for dropping an F-bomb? Yeah, that's waaaay too far. Of course it was more embarrassing than dropping it in front of her family.

[TheSearcher]

Yes, I agree that I wouldn’t want foul language to become something that needs police action, which is why I used the word ‘somewhat’ in my post. I also agree that another person’s words should be none of our business, until they say it loud enough for us to hear it. Free speech does come with some responsibilities.

As grower mentioned, location can make quite a difference in the use of offensive language. Also, educated vs. poorly educated, and social status seems to make a difference.

The use of any form of ‘ghetto language’ within hearing range of most morally correct people is offensive. (Yes, I fully realize that no one has a ‘right’ to not be offended). I’m not sure why the offensive people use the gutter language that they do. Could be from their parents or other family that are either ignorant, or perhaps use it because they subconsciously picked it up from some of their low-life speaking friends or associates.
　

Unfortunately, somewhat like drunks who don’t realize they drink too much, the people that use foul language normally don’t realize it either. They will typically attempt to foolishly defend it and no amount of moral reasoning will usually get through to them, so discussing it is typically a waste of time. I’ve found its best to discontinue talking to them. Usually no big deal, as the vast majority of successful people stay away from it.

Another reason some people may use foul language is to put emphasis on what they are attempting to communicate. In a limited amount, this usage may have some value, but naturally if the foul language is overused, it loses the emphasis.

　
Another problem with the foul language is the actual communication itself, as there is normally more than one way to interpret the word. Because the person speaking (or typing) doesn’t have the ability or decency to use a word that has real value in their thought process mis-communication can easily result from those that are ‘verbally-challenged’.

Oh, by the way saulteux, I fixed it for you and you’re welcome.

[dilligaf]

I can't wait for the JBTs to start arresting those with "honor student" bumper stickers; way too much pride and conceit in public for me to want to deal with. I feel so much safer when my insecurities and sensibilities are coddled by public enforcers with guns.

Oh, and !@#$ you, you know what I mean....

or arresting folks for saying "bless you" in public.. i mean it may offend someone who does not want to hear such religious based phrases uttered.. we are already half way there.suspending students for saying it in class. will not be long..

Teen suspended after saying 'bless you' to another student

bet folks will not see that the same.. but in truth,they are ALL just words that we CHOOSE to selectively be offended by..

[TheSearcher]

or arresting folks for saying "bless you" in public.. i mean it may offend someone who does not want to hear such religious based phrases uttered.. we are already half way there.suspending students for saying it in class. will not be long..

Teen suspended after saying 'bless you' to another student

bet folks will not see that the same.. but in truth,they are ALL just words that we CHOOSE to selectively be offended by..

I don't always agree with Dilli, but when I do, I curse in fifteen different languages.

[chicom]

Take that, Yankees.