Is freedom of speech a ticket to use profane and vulgar language?

[dlima]

Is profanity and vulgar language covered under freedom of speech?

Example; do individuals on a sidewalk in front of my home or in a city park in front of my home have the right to curse repeatedly in such a manner that I can hear them while I am in my yard or in side my house?

I am a resident in the City of Syracuse, NY which is in the county of Onondaga.

The commissioner of city parks has told me to call 911 and ask the 911 operator to dispatch an officer.

When ever I do call 911 they often want to give me a civic lesson on the freedom of speech.

Respectfully,

David Lima

No it is not protected. They can be fined or even arrested.

And local cities may have even stricter rules -- as we do here in TN.

Originally Posted by dlima Is profanity and vulgar language covered under freedom of speech? Example; do individuals on a sidewalk in front of my home or in a city park in front of my home have the right to curse repeatedly in such a manner that I can hear them while I am in my yard or in side my house? I am a resident in the City of Syracuse, NY which is in the county of Onondaga. The commissioner of city parks has told me to call 911 and ask the 911 operator to dispatch an officer. When ever I do call 911 they often want to give me a civic lesson on the freedom of speech. Respectfully, David Lima

hey, STFU you idiot, you opted to live there, did'nt you. Cause you ended up w/ a raise from work, don't mean shyte. get used to it.

[Postman]

Actually,

It depends on if it offends PUBLIC SENSIBILITIES, however since you are one, you need some Public.

[YoshiStar]

Originally Posted by Postman Actually, It depends on if it offends PUBLIC SENSIBILITIES, however since you are one, you need some Public.

Correct, actualy freedom of speech should be coved as their is no such thing as vulgar terms, but people

Like the topic poster take how we talk (which differs in the society you grow up in) offensively whether it be directed to them or not.

I can swear realistically all I want as long as I'm not targeting/directing someone who it would offend actually,

Topic poster, what you would be doing is illegal, as it is called ease dropping.
Whether I be in public unless I start cursing towards you, you have no legal right nor action over me.

If I'm talking about marijuana and swearing as I talk about it, to my friend beside me, and you try to call the police because I was swearing. Or talking about a illegal drug.
I could actually report you from ease dropping.


Straight from this site.
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a - Freedom of speech is the concept of being able to speak freely without censorship."

Originally Posted by YoshiStar Correct, actualy freedom of speech should be coved as their is no such thing as vulgar terms, but people Like the topic poster take how we talk (which differs in the society you grow up in) offensively whether it be directed to them or not. I can swear realistically all I want as long as I'm not targeting/directing someone who it would offend actually, Topic poster, what you would be doing is illegal, as it is called ease dropping. Whether I be in public unless I start cursing towards you, you have no legal right nor action over me. If I'm talking about marijuana and swearing as I talk about it, to my friend beside me, and you try to call the police because I was swearing. Or talking about a illegal drug. I could actually report you from ease dropping. Straight from this site. " a - Freedom of speech is the concept of being able to speak freely without censorship."

However, you could be cited by the grammar police for being a moron. It's eavesdropping, and overhearing someone yelling in public is certainly NOT eavesdropping. Wow.

Originally Posted by Unregistered However, you could be cited by the grammar police for being a moron. It's eavesdropping, and overhearing someone yelling in public is certainly NOT eavesdropping. Wow.

Your right if someone is yelling than its not eaves dropping. but also if someone is yelling things you might find offensive or disturbing even if its not at you .you can still do something about it if you tell them its upsetting you and they and they tell you to F off than that is illegal and they can be cited for that for harassment. just dont be a bcith and tell them your calling the cops and freak out casue they can probably do something back. if al else fails tell them you were hurting your ears or traumatized by there offensive and disturbing language and lie if you really want to do something of course now a days with a good enough lawyer with no standards you can sue for just about anything even considerd offensive.

P.s this also depends on your community standards.