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Cybergal · **^ Top** #1 01.08.2008

Bill Would Ban Swearing in Bars
1/8/08

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- What the ...? A St. Louis-area town is considering a bill that would ban swearing in bars, along with table-dancing, drinking contests and profane music.
City officials contend the bill is needed to keep rowdy crowds under control because the historic downtown area gets a little too lively on some nights.
City Councilman Richard Veit said he was prompted to propose the bill after complaints about bad bar behavior. He says it will give police some rules to enforce when things get too rowdy.
But some bar owners worry the bill is too vague and restrictive, saying it may be a violation of their civil rights.
Marc Rousseau, who owns bar R.T. Weilers, said he thinks the bill needs revision.
"We're dealing with adults here once again and I don't think it's the city's job or the government's job to determine what we can and cannot play in our restaurant," Rousseau said.
The proposal would ban indecent, profane or obscene language, songs, entertainment and literature at bars.
A meeting to discuss the proposal is set for Jan. 14.

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Scarecrow03 · **^ Top** #2 01.08.2008

It appears we're not too far away from the "Demolition Man" days. I remember thinking when I saw that movie there would be no way they could keep people from swearing in this country. I guess I was wrong.

leannamarie · **^ Top** #3 01.08.2008

That is the craziest thing that I have ever heard. We're talking bars, not Sunday School.

myminpins · **^ Top** #4 01.08.2008

Good luck!! LOL I can't imagine that one!!!! How silly! If you don't like swearing, stay out of bars. If you don't like drinking, stay out of bars. What's the problem?

If you want a "curse-free" bar, open your own - and see if it survives.

roadkill439342 · **^ Top** #5 01.08.2008

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Originally Posted by Cybergal

Bill Would Ban Swearing in Bars
1/8/08

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Won't pass Constitutional Muster.
Michigan used to have the most strict "vulgarity" laws, and a person could be arrested and cited for swearing in public, particularly in the presence of women and/or children. A recent case went all the way to the U S Supreme Court with the Court ruling that anti-vulgarity laws violate the 1st Amendment guarantee of free speech.

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