I don't often agree with Don but I right there with ya on this one. Sorry it's driving you away. I don't know where this came from so I can't "link it up" but I do like the following article:
Profanity is not Freedom of Speech!
It seems that many Americans think profanity is built right into the constitution of the United States of America. Let me check right quick......Nope, it isn't there. Imagine that.
Freedom of speech was not added to our constitution to excuse profanity, libel, slander or outright lying. Look at Freedom of Speech. It is included as part of the First Amendment to the constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights. Here is the clause:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
The intention of our forefathers was never that "freedom of speech" cover something as base as profanity. Their intention was to assure a future of government "run by the people." A government "run by the people" requires the ability to discuss and vocalize ideas and opinions. A government "run by the people" requires a press willing and able to print and expose corruption in government if found. A government "run by the people allows for people to peaceably assemble and come before the government, if necessary, with their grievances.
These rights are important. They are critical in maintaining a free country. But nowhere in the Constitution or in the Bill of Rights does it mention that we as a people have the right to be offensive and vulgar in the presence of others. If that were the case whose rights would supersede the other's? And further, what about little children? Don't they have the right not to have such filth uttered in their presence?
How many movies have you seen recently that have not included profanity [and I'm not just talking about a word or two]? The movie industry is well aware that big bucks come out of the younger crowd. They believe that an "R" rating will increase the appeal of their movie. [And unfortunately, statistics seem to agree.] In order to achieve an "R" rating, they must include a required number of swear words or a certain degree of violence or sex; or any combination of the variables.
The Internet is a fascinating place, full of interesting facts and opinions. Many people enjoy visiting bulletins or message boards in hopes of finding new information they are seeking. Sometimes they run across another user expressing himself in the only way he seems to know how - with profanity. For some it doesn't matter at all, for others it is merely an annoyance, but for a growing number - it is offensive. And they are getting tired of having their eyes and ears assaulted.
Most of these people are not prudes. They may or may not be Christians. They accept that some people swear in the heat of anger but will never condone the use or profanity in everyday language. These are people who choose not to use swear words in their everyday language and would prefer not to hear them either.
The simple fact is that the Freedom of Speech clause in the first amendment never intended to cover profanity no matter how much some people would like for it to.
Love the new country song and used the concept in a sermon to over 100 teenagers last night.
heres to you, you moron.