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July 18, 2012
Town Plans to Fine People for Swearing in Public

A Massachusetts town plans to fine people for swearing n. using rude words that offend people. The town voted 183-50 to allow the fine.

"Bad" Words

Now police in Middleborough can write tickets for swearing in public.

They won’t fine people who swear quietly.



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