What is so bad about colorful language?

Question

And what if I find it offensive for others to be infringing upon my first amendment? Is that not fair game?

Answer 1

I think "colorful" language has more to do with respect....for yourself, as well as for other people. There really is NO need to be vulgar in public. Yes, it's your "right"...but it's also the "rights" of others NOT to have to hear it! It's like smoking, you have the right to smoke, but I have the right NOT to not want to inhale your smoke...do you see what I mean? I think people are carrying this "RIGHTS" thing way beyond the limits. You come into my home, rob me and then I defend myself and maybe hit or shoot you, then you have the right to turn around and sue me for your injuries...Does this really make sense? We need to maybe re-write it, to be more useful in todays society.

Answer 2

Colorful Language

Answer 3

You have the right to talk as you please, if you so desire, but be aware that people subtract IQ points when everything out of your mouth is 'f-this' and 'f-that'. They also deduct sense of humor points as well. Nothing but foul language indicates a bad attitude, an unwillingness to change a poor attitude, and ultimately a permanently p.o'd person that nobody wants to be around anymore. Too many people associate 'colorful language' as an indication of a willingness to participate in criminal activity, and guess what, more people judge a book by its cover than don't, and take or don't take a person at face value. You may be a terrific person inside, but so many people would never know it judging by your propensity to curse every little thing on the planet. You may claim you are better than the gutter, but your colorful language is what's keeping you in it.

Answer 4

Cursing was a form of just that - a curse. back when myths, spells and folklore was believed by the common man, curse words were left literally for sailors' - and even so much as the word "damn" was never said in front of a lady.

There truly was respect for colorful words in the early 1900's - too bad it isn't the same way now. No respect for women or children - and words left for sailors are now heard on every street corner of the country.

Answer 5

The first ammendment merely protects against the Government regulation of speech. Read 1984- it's a double plus good example of what it's meant to prevent.

However, if you wish to use "colorful" language as you call it, and openly demonstrate your lack of legitimate vocabulary, feel free to do so. However, the constitution doesn't protect you from the repercussions of offending everyone around you.

Answer 6

Nothing is wrong with colorful language. However, if speakers of such words care at all about their listeners, they might realize that some people are offended by such words, and they might therefore recognize that such words are more appropriate or acceptable in some places than others.

Answer 7

It is not colorful; it is trite and boring. It is just the same four-letter words illiterating someone's boring little life. "F" this, "F" that, blah, blah, blah.

For it to be colorful, it would have to be original, concise, and imaginative. It would also take an education and literacy beyond the fourth grade level.

Answer 8

A person who constantly uses foul language is simply showing that they don't know not only how to think but how to express themselves in a courteous manner so they cuss.

Answer 9

You mean rude and vulgar?
Yes you have the right to free speech but some might not want to hear it....it's their right as well.

Answer 10

not yours, not them