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Pennsylvania Cops Now Let You Swear All You Want

Cops will no longer issue tickets for naughty words

By Kate Seamons, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 5, 2011 9:43 AM CST

(Newser) – Say it with me, foul-mouthed Pennsylvanians: Hot damn! It is officially no longer a crime to utter choice four-letter words in the presence of state police. They've agreed to stop citing the public for cursing as part of a settlement yesterday of a federal free-speech... Read full story »

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free speech • Pennsylvania • curse • freedom of expression • profanity • obscenity • freedom of speech • swearing

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Pennsylvania Cops Now Let You Swear All You Want

Cops will no longer issue tickets for naughty words

free speech • Pennsylvania • curse • freedom of expression • profanity • obscenity • freedom of speech • swearing

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