Here's a story I will relate...to me it's more about respect for others freedom also to not hear it.

I had an acquaintance that my wife and I went out to dinner with...he is one that uses the F word about 6 times every sentence. There was an older couple sitting at the table next to us, finally they got up and moved to another table. Secondly, however archaic it may be I was brought up not to use that sort of language in front of women as a matter of respect. So I think this guy showed no respect for my wife either.

As far as choosing what I will or will not watch, that is fine, but when you sit down to watch something, who knows what is about to be said or done.

I suppose my position really is that we should learn and teach those that come behind us to have respect for others rights as well, to not hear vulgarity or whatever else. Rather than having to have someone try to regulate it. We don't teach those coming behind us that though.

And sorry for the double standard but I just can't get used to hearing women use the language. Words do hurt people too, many cruel things can be said that hurt others, i.e., racial slurs, sensitive matters for someone like perhaps a handicap or whatever. Or the reason it is against the law to go into a crowded place and shout FIRE.....people were killed trying to run out and were trampled in a theatre at one point when someone thought that would be funny to do.

As far as getting used to hearing it and thinking nothing of it...how sad that we become desensitized to things, what sort of society do we want anyway.....one that doesn't give a uh......uh.....well you know, about anyone or anything, just our own sense of entitlement to do and say whatever WE want. No thanks....I think we could relearn a good dose of respect for one another.
Terry

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jam on,
Terry http://imjazzed.homestead.com/Index.html

[This message has been edited by trtjazz (edited 01-16-2004).]