Cursing could soon lead to a $200 fine in Massachusetts
Cursing could soon cost you, if you happen to be in Massachusetts.
A state legislator has proposed a $200 fine for folks who use the b-word, according to ABC News. Repeat offenders could even face up to six months of jail time.
The bill aims to crack down on the use of the word “to accost, annoy or degrade” another person. Violators would be considered “a disorderly person.”
Violations could be reported by the person the word was directed at, or by witnesses.
Read more: https://oklahoman.com/article/5645190/cursing-could-soon-lead-to-a-200-fine-in-massachusetts
= new reply since forum marked as read
I was born in Beantown and grew up near by. Lotta swearin' goes on there. Used to call it "cussin'".
You don't propose a law that's clearly unconstitutional, just because a constituent requested that you do so. You simply tell your constituent that you can't because it would against the 1st Amendment.
If a constituent wanted you to propose a law that made it mandatory for MA politicians to jump off a high bridge mid January would you do that too? Geesh 
Rep. Daniel Hunt, a Democrat from Dorchester, told The Washington Post he crafted the bill after getting a request from a constituent. He says he’s not trying to crack down on free speech. He simply wants to encourage civil discourse.
“It’s important whether you agree or disagree with the legislation being proposed that you honor the duty to represent your constituents and have their voices heard,” Hunt said in an interview with the Post.
