Swearing Bylaws in Different States - 790 Words

On February 15, 2010 a woman in Chapel Hill, NC by the name of Samantha Elabanjo was arrested because she told two Chapel Hill Police Officers, â€Å"you need to clean your dirty damn car,† and she then called them â€Å"assholes† (State of North Carolina). If Samantha Elabanjo lived in Rockville, Maryland the outcome may have been different. To date, there are no known documented arrest for Rockville’s Profanity Law. Rockville, Maryland’s City Code Chapter 13 Article III Sec. 13-53 states, â€Å"(a) a person may not profanely curse and swear or use obscene language upon or near any street, sidewalk or highway within the hearing of persons passing by, upon or along such street, sidewalk or highway; (b) a person may not act in a disorderly manner by profanely cursing, swearing or using obscene language; (c) any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor† (Profanity). Rockville, Maryland’s ban on profanity should be nullified. The law is too broad, violates the first amendment, and is already prohibited in other laws. Perhaps the reason for no known documented cases in Rockville, Maryland is that the law is too broad. The local ordinance does not specify the intent of the law. Is the law to prevent noise pollution or is it to prevent harassment or mal intent? A law that does not include intent, can lead to erroneous arrests and a waste of tax payer’s money. This law allows a person to be arrested for a variety of reasons concerning profanity that may not be malicious orShow MoreRelatedCode Of Ethics And Professional Conduct1274 Words   |  6 Pagesnot rigid it may be amended for professionalism according to the bylaws of the Institute constitution. The whole CEPC is separated into three parts. The first part is about Principles and Responsibilities, second part is Financial Matters for Trade and Service and the final part is about Procedure of Inquiry Disciplinary Action. Principles and Responsibilities Principles and responsibilities are also categorized into four different aspects like responsibility to the public, responsibility to clientsRead MoreSociology and Group41984 Words   |  168 Pagesat an airport. c. Fans cheering at a baseball game. d. Jury members deliberating a court case. e. A congregation listening to a sermon. Answer: d. Jury members deliberating a court case. . A group with 7 members has the potential for _______ different types of interactions. a. 9 b. 90 c. 666 d. 900 e. 966 Answer: e. 966 . What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion? a. 3–5 people b. 4–6 people c. 5–7 people d. 6–9 people e. 8–12 people Answer: c. 5–7 people . According