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June 02, 2005
Cawring Hans Brinker...
Potty pootied Dutch need to stuff a finger in it. Fresh from voting 'nee' on the EU Constitution, the Dutch have turned their societal laser beams on another serious problem.
Village cracks down on foul-mouthed Dutch
Ban imposed on swearing, except for #@$%&*( free speech.AMSTERDAM - The name of the Lord may no longer be taken in vain in the Dutch village of Staphorst.
Okay, let's review. We don't want no steekin' constitution and don't you dare say 'goddammit !!!'. But in the spirit of freedom and tolerance we Dutch all embrace, these strictures aren't meant to impede your living your culture to the fullest. You are still free to knife to death anyone you disagree with, as long as you keep it clean.
Posted by tree hugging sister at June 2, 2005 09:53 AM
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Sounds pretty f*****g stupid to me.
Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at June 2, 2005 10:27 AM
Hey there, you!!! Stop that this insta...
Oh.
Never mind. No 'Lord' involved.
Nothing to see here people, move along.
Posted by: tree hugging sister at June 2, 2005 10:32 AM
I recall that a legislator tried to do this in Utah some years back. Actually, I think he actually tried to ban all swearing.
Posted by: Ken Summers at June 2, 2005 10:45 AM
So I can't sing "Uncle F@#$a" there?
Sad.
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at June 2, 2005 02:14 PM
Oh wait, I can, because it doesn't take The Big Guy's name in vain.
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at June 2, 2005 02:15 PM
Yes, but retrospectively all Steppenwolf recordings will henceforth become "Doggone the Pusherman"
Posted by: Ken Summers at June 2, 2005 03:11 PM
OTOH, students will no longer be forced to read Waiting for G**ot.
Posted by: Ken Summers at June 2, 2005 03:12 PM
Oh My...oops, forget it.....
Posted by: Crusader at June 3, 2005 09:32 AM