Should People Be Fined for Using Offensive Language? (Brussels Thinks So)

Political correctness will be the end of us, I do believe. There are times when you must speak "out of line" or "offensively". "Any form of insult" could include me if I were to insult someone by saying that I disagree with them. Then, everyone would be fined.

except if they use political correctness speak.

It's best not to use offensive language, but ocasionally you slip up and say something one would determine as offensive. But, it's rediculous to try and fine someone..

No, I don't like offensive language but people shouldn't be fined for it. Everyone slips a cuss word or two every once in a while.

That is stupid. Sexually harassing, I understand but just using offensive language? That's stupid. Sexually harassing should get you arrested too. Offensive language is also an opinion too.

I don't want the Party Line to designate which terms are considered "racist homophobic or otherwise."

Cursing is basically to get out anger. Its kindve rediculous. They should be aloud to speak however they wanna speak. Ita their mouth not your u dont control it they do. If u cant take it, leave it. :/

we should put forth our evducation that we developed while in school and put our best foot fowward,not show off.

That's ridiculous. Who decides what is offensive? What about freedom of speech?

Okay, I know parents are concerned about their children picking up bad language, but they're going to pick it up eventually anyway, you might as well teach them about it yourself. That's what I'm doing. I'll teach my son bad language (he's picked up some already), and then teach him when to say it. I think it's important for kids to know self-control, and I'd rather be in control of him learning these words, and be there to explain it to him, rather than be surprised when he picks it up from someone out in public.

Really, I don't find these words offensive. They have meanings, and most of the words were legitimate words until people started using them for cussing or insults. Besides, sometimes it's appropriate. Studies have found that when you yell out a curse word after getting hurt your endorphins go up more, and your pain subsides more, than if you were to yell out a fake curse word like "frick," or, "gosh dangit!"

This is the type of stuff that scares me. Governments are starting to dispose of rights in the name of political correctness and to avoid offense. It has already started in the United States and I pray that it does not get worse. D:

LOL. Demolition Man! Perhaps the Belgians can do with their tickets as Sly did!

That's f**king stupid.

i'd be broke & homeless

i don't think people should be fined for what society deems "bad" language. this is all how words are perceived by people. who says what language is offensive and what isn't? nothing but man-made rules if you ask me. freedom of speech that is all. i'll do whatever the f%^k i want lol

Good call, Little Britches.

*#+@ NO!

I don't really give a --------------------------!

O.o

What is this, Demolition man? I've been saying this is the way we're headed too, this may be in Belgium but with all the crap that's going on in this country I wouldn't be surprised...

that's how kids hear words they shouldn't & say them in school & get in trouble

Kids are always going to hear it, either from parents, family or friends who's family swears...

No one needs help figuring out how to use curse words.

You clearly do not understand the implications of something like this.

I thinking being fined for bad language is ridiculous but I the same time, I don't think people should be using those words either.

Language (though I dont like it) you shouldnt be fined for. But sexual harassment is a different story

i don't think people should be fined for cursing.

Except where does it stop? Remember what happened with smokers? they said you couldn't smoke indoors anymore so smokers moved outside, then they said smokers had to stand 100 feet from buildings, now smokers can't even smoke in their own houses...
So once this start what other language will they ban from public because people don't like it? what if people don't like to hear politics? what if people get upset over anything and don't want to hear? I know bitter singles who don't want to hear I love you from couples...
Kids are going to hear it from all over, if not from parents then from friends who's parents do or from tv.
People shouldn't get fined, if you have a slip of the tongue then you're fined.

Your child repeating something he overheard sounds like your problem, not the man's. This man isn't accountable for your child's behavior.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Lewis Black Said It Best.

Remember our old friend the constitution and freedom of speech?

Lord knows there's enough policing of everyone as it is. Where will it stop?? It smacks of communism to direct how people must think, talk, act, do......... Now they're even microchipping people!!! Give it a break already!!!

Looks like maybe the Belgium gov't is trying to take a cut of all the money that's sitting in the family 'swear pots'.

Nah, that's a tad bit absurd.

Offensive is, like beauty, in the eye of the beholder (or ear of the listener). What might be offensive to me may not be to someone else. Besides there is no such thing as a right to not be offended.