(Video) Is Cussing A Crime?

According to a recent study, about one out of every 200 words the average person speaks is a cuss word. John Blackstone reports on a California teenager who is trying to clean up profane language. (3/26/10 CBSNewsOnline)

1. Discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California.

2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina?

91 responses to “(Video) Is Cussing A Crime?

  1. Robert W Beaver

    Shit! Motherfucker!

  2. christina menchaca

    lol Robert you are silly!!! its a free country well almost free =)

  3. sean chennault

    i dont understance people can say what they want it a free country i know if im talkin outside somewere in i say one of them words nomore bet not say nothin to me because i can say what i want

  4. Juanita Gonzalez

    The results of the demand are that the proposition has passed through the assembly, however is now stalled in the senate. He has also provided cuss jars to law makers in California to promote his no cuss week.
    According to the video Mississippi’s fine is $100, Virginia is up to $250 and South Carolina is up to $5,000.

  5. rhea cuglietta

    -The result of the demand by the president through assembly.

    -The video states that the fine in Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  6. Its a free country people can say what they want plus he did not say it loud for everybody to hear.

  7. i believe we live in a free country, and we can say what we believe in.

  8. Vaitiari Rodriguez

    I believe the proposition is very ridiculous .We are in a free country and if we start by cutting little liberties where are we going to end up
    The good thing is that the proposition is nw stalled in the senate.
    According to the video Mississippi’s fine is $100, Virginia is up to $250 and South Carolina is up to $5,000.

  9. Daniel Fragoso

    I think if every state had that cusing jar, California will be out of its $145 billion debt in a day.

  10. Benjamin Nwakanma

    I think cussing describes whom a person is to an extent. People who cuss more may tend to be a lot more agressive, however, this is a free country; people should have the choice to chose whether they want to or not cuss (dont get me wrong here, I 100% dont condone foul language or any form of profanity)

  11. Monique Gutierrez

    1. Discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California.
    Proposition is stalled
    2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina?
    Mississippi’s fine is $100, Virginia is up to $250 and South Carolina is up to $5,000.

  12. alejandra castillo

    the fine for cussing in mississippi is $100 in virginia its $250 and in S. carolina its $5000

    i think its dumb how that kid thinks he can tell someone to stop cussing theyre just words and if he doesnt like it then oh well move on

  13. Marisu Imperial

    It stalled in the State Senate in California.

    $100 penalty for Mississippi, $250 for Virginia and $5000 for South Carolina.

  14. 1.The result of the demand by the president through assembly.now stalled in the senate in California.

    2.According to the video Mississippi’s fine is $100, Virginia is up to $250 and South Carolina is up to $5,000.

  15. Mariana Magallon

    1. The results of the demand are that the proposition has passed through the assembly, however is now stalled in the senate. He has also provided cuss jars to law makers in California to promote his no cuss week.
    2. According to the video Mississippi’s fine is $100, Virginia is up to $250 and South Carolina is up to $5,000.

  16. marilin ramirez

    freedom of speech is one of our rights! i mean i do understand its offensive to some people but no law o should be made about it..who does this boy think he is?

  17. Sandra Brakenbury

    1. The measure to have a “no cussing week” in California “sailed through the assembly but has stalled in the state senate.”

    2. The penalty comes in the form of fines: $100, $250, and $5,000 respectively.

  18. I wouldnt mind a no cuss week, its actually pretty cool, cause although I cuss I sort of dont like it when my boyfriend does, it bus me.

  19. Jamie Lindholm

    Even though cussing is foul language I believe it is protected under the first amendment. Can you believe 5,000 dollars for cussing in public. California would be rich if they passed that.

  20. all i gotta say is, “BITCH, SHUT THE FUCK UP”

  21. I think this is dumb.. we are in a free country and we can express our selves as we like.

  22. Charles Vincent M. Nacito

    The Proposition for No Cussing stalled in the State Senate in California, which I don’t believe will pass…

    Penalty for cussing:
    Mississippi- $100
    Virginia- Up to $250
    South Carolina- Up to $1000

  23. 1. Discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California. It got stalled in the state senate.

    2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina? The penalty is a huge ticket! Mississippi- $100, Virginia- $250, and South Carolina- $5,000.

  24. Well I don’t get it is cussing a crime. When the 1st Amendment alloy you freedom of “speech”. Joe Biden need to give a good example to the public. Cause in America the media is so bias. Is Cussinf a crime why Law Enforcement cause to the public a lot???????

  25. marthelva gonzalez

    That is soooo ridiculous. I’m sure that boy has cussed at least once in his life time. No one is perfect in this world. I UNDERSTAND THAT foul language is disturbing for our ears, but we live in a free country. Freedom of speech is protected by the 1st Amendment.

  26. fernando garcia

    The result is that the proposition has not passed the senate yet.

    Penalty;
    Mississippi: $100 Virginia: $250 and South Carolina:$5,000.

  27. I am in disagree with the proposition. We live in a “free country” and we should be able to say anything we want as is stated in the 1st Amendement.
    Penalties are:Mississippi $100 Virginia $250 and South Carolina $5000

  28. I agree and think it’s a good idea with the No Cussing Club because cussing at a public place is not a good choice and it’s not good to cuss so why not use this opurtunity to cuss less. The Penalty in Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  29. Edgardo Michel

    the result of the demand by the president throught assembly, he also has no cussing jars

    for Virginia is up to $250 dollars
    for Mississipi is $100 dollars
    and South Carolina is up to $5000 dollars

  30. Bryan Manjarrez

    well arent we a free country thats just plain stupid what happened to the first amendment

  31. 1. it got stalled in the senate. but members are tyring their best to get in into law in california

    2. fines in mississippi up to $100, viginia $250, and south carolina $5000

  32. I understand that having faul language is not the way to go and especially when there are different viewers that range from various ages. If a person wants to use profanity they are allowed to do so within their own families. Once the word is out in a public area especially were children are present can be offensive as well as teaching them bad behavior. The penalty prices are ridiculous, Mississippi $100, Virginia $250, South Carolina $5,000

  33. melissa martinez

    well, i like that this guy actually took the time to make a club and try to better the U.S., eventhough some people dont care and say its a free country..im pretty possitive they dont want to hear their kids say bad words..for missippi its $100,$virginia $250, and south carolina $5,000

  34. The result of cussing in front of public during speech is in respectful… so I agree to the fines… yet, if it’s at their time out of a speech is totally free to say anything or cuss if not done in public… so it should be passed.
    According to the video the penalty prices for Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000

  35. Poj Sirihanyakorn

    I feel that cussing and using a profane language is part of freedom of speech. It is a constitutional right and an individual in this country should freely be able to use that sort of language as they please.

  36. Freddy Sarmiento

    1. It takes a lot of courage and integrity to do what that teenager did. I absolutely agree with it. Cussing is offensive to not only kids but a lot of adults. It’s like smoking, it’s prohibited in public places. People can choose to do it as long as it doesnt interfere with others people space. Cussing shouldnt be allowed in public.
    2. Mississippi-100, Virginia-250, and South Carolina 5,000

  37. Lindsey Sherman

    -To discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California. It got stalled in the state senate.

    -The video states that the fine in Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  38. why would they even considet cussing as crime thats something really silly… i really disagree with that young boy

  39. As a result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California, peole are going to get in trouble with the law and fines are going to be given such as in Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  40. 1) The demand of the No Cussing Club is stalled in the senate. And if California had a cussing jar, we would definitely be out of debt! hahaha

    2) Mississippi- $100
    Virginia- $250
    South Carolina $5,000

  41. 1.watching the video that would be a good idea to gain money. but according to the first admendment, freedom of speech is what we all have. I would not consider cussing a crime.
    2.Mississippi- $100
    Virginia- $250
    South Carolina $5,000

  42. 100, 250, and 5000$ can be your fine if you were caught cussing in public. The bill that the prez. of the no cussing club for there to b a week of no cussing in cali. is being stalled in the senate because it would violate the first amendment and that is why that lil nerd wont get his bill. fuck…

  43. 1. Discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California.lol… That’s a Great Idea… pause not .. we live in a free county and we should have the right to cuss and express ourselves.

    2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina?
    Mississippi:100
    Virginia:250
    South Carolina:5000

  44. Tiffany San Martin

    1. The proposal was sailing smoothly but it has now come to a halt in the senate.

    2. Mississippi-$100 Virginia-$250 South Carolina-$5000

  45. 1.The result of the demand by the president through assembly.now stalled in the senate in California.

    2.The video states that the fine in Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  46. Kristina Zalewski

    1)It stalled in the state senate in california
    2)Mississippi ia a $100 fine, Virginia is $250 and South Carolina is $5000

  47. Katherine Ojeda

    1) Resolution went to the assembly but stalled in the senate and there is cuss jars for law makers.

    2)Mississippi- 100 dollars
    Virginia- 250 dollars
    South Carolina- 5000

  48. Miguel Hernandez

    people are going to get in trouble with the law and fines are going to be given such as in Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  49. Ruben Gonzalez

    1. He wants a no cussing week in California but it has been passed
    2. $100, $250 and $5000

  50. Margarita Alatorre

    I think what the president proposed is that plain ridiculous because that just taes away the whole point of it being a free country and that just takes away our right to free speech.
    And the penalties in those states lead to fines up to $5000!..

  51. Fernando Carrillo

    I would oppose this no cussing week rule just because I’m aware of the different social classes and backrounds people come from and I understand that cussing for some is taken as another style of language with no meaning or intention behaind it. For this reason I think it’s rediculuous that states such as south carolina mississippi and virgina are declaring a fine for cussing in public

  52. Jessica Herrera

    1.It was stalled in the senate,the members are tyring their best to get in into law in california.

    2. Fines in Mississippi are up to $100, Viginia $250, and South Carolina $5000

  53. Jose De La Cruz

    -well the kid has a good point but their is too much cussing now a days.. its worth the try i guess..
    The president of the no cussing club wants to push for a “NO cussing week in California”. He have no cuss jars to law makers in Ca. and thier was not a bad word said in the senate but since then the no cussing idea has been stalled.

    -Cussing in mississippi cost $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina up to
    $ 5,000

  54. in california the measure is stuck in the senate but some politicians do use cussing jars. in mississippi the fine is $100 in virginia the fine can be $250 and in south carolina it can reach $5000.

  55. All of this is very amusing.

    Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000?? Wow the freedom of speech comes with a price tag

  56. yahayra gonzalez

    1.To discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California. It got stalled in the state senate.

    2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina? The penalty is a huge ticket! Mississippi- $100, Virginia- $250, and South Carolina- $5,000.

  57. Diego Carrillo

    Fuck you kid! who the fuck are you to tell me to stop fucking swearing? this whole fucking country is based on freedom of fucking speech! if you dont like it go back to france and lose another war! i have my right to show my displeasure with something in one word. if you think its such a big issue that you have to waste the states legislative branch for some bull like this, its no wonder we live with a shitty economy! if you propose this then i guess you want to be a nazi about it and regulate what we say indefinitely right? if i want to say douche or any other word, its my right to express my sentiments toward something i feel passionate about.
    i would not pay those fines either…. 100, 250, and 5,000 dollar fines in mississipi, virginia, and south carolina can suck on a lemon for all i care

  58. Cody Keturatana

    People have the right to say what they want so i think people can cuss all they want

  59. If people weren’t allowed to say whatever they wanted, cuss words or whatever we might as well be living in a communist country. Our first amendment is being violated by having these stupid laws passed. The fines in Mississippi are $100, in Virginia $250, and $5000 in South Carolina. That retarded kid needs to shut up.

  60. No Cussing Week, apparently. Fines are up to $100, $250 and $5000.

    What the hell happened to freedom of speech?

  61. Maribel Rodriguez

    You should have the right to speak your mind and if that includes cussing so let it be. We have the freedom of speach and now they are saying that only what they thing. How can you express your self if your limited to waht you can say or not say.

  62. FREEDOM OF SPEECH! we have the right to say what we want, even if its a nasty word. Its not affecting anyone its an adjective! i do admitt though there is a lot of cussing, but hey, its what people do. Just people this kid doesnt like it he doesnt need to throw a fit, he needs to adjust to our society.

  63. Shawntelle O'Meany

    I think the vice president did wrong by saying that in public because he does represent us as well, but at the same time we do have freedom of speech. Next time he should just say that behind close doors where no one publicly can judge him.

  64. Noemi Rodriguez

    1) Well this kid basically wants to implement a No Cussing Week in CA, I respect his ambition though I do not support it.
    2) Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina have fines for cussing in public, hat vary from $100 in Missipi, $250 in Virginia and even $5000 in South Carolina.

  65. I want to curse this kid out in person. States like Mississippi($100), Virginia($250), and South Carolina($5000) prohibit cussing. Whatever happened to the 1st amendment?

  66. 1. The result of the demand of the No Cussing Club, it stalled at the State Senate.

    2. The fines for each state are as follows:
    Mississippi= $100
    Virginia= $250
    South Carolina= $5,000

  67. Delmy Hernandez

    The result of the no cussin law for a week in California has been stalled in the senate but i believe is violating our freedom of speech. According to the article the state of Mississippi the fines is up to $100, for Virginia up to $250 and for South Caroline up to $5000. Its ridiculous how much the state governments are tryign to get money out of our pockets for something simple as cussin.

  68. Sigfredo Corcio

    1. He kid wants a no cussing week in California, but it has been passed

    2)100, 250,5000

  69. Maywalida Garcia

    The proposition has passed through the assembly, however is now stalled in the senate.

    According to the video, cussing will be fined for example Mississippi’s fine is $100, Virginia’s fine is $250 and South Carolina’s fine is $5,000.

  70. Keenan Bautista

    1. The No Cussing Club wants to have a week in California when there is no cussing. They were even issuing cuss jars to everyone during the meeting to promote this week.

    2. Mississippi is $100, Virginia is $250, and South Carolina is up to $2500!!

  71. 1. No way man where your freedom of speech. The No Cussing Club should focus on t.v. first. The club wants a no cussing week in California ;giving out cuss jars a the meeting to promote this “idea”

    2.Mississippi $100, Virginia is $250,and South Carolina is 2,500.

  72. 1. Discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California.
    the kid is passing out cussing jars;for every time you cuss you put money inside. that kid is just trying to make money 😉
    2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina
    These staes still use the old laws and believe that cussing is a crime: $100 fine for Mississippi, $250 fine for Virginia, And $5,000 fine for South Carolina.

  73. marcela herrera

    The no cuss law is taking away freedom of speech. This is a law that will be very hard to follow. I believe people can talk anyway they want. It is up to the individual on how they want to present themselves. If they want to feel respected then they know how to properly use language, everyone cusses it’s just a matter of how and where you use it.

    the fines are s. carolina 2500, mississippu 100 and virgina 250

  74. melissa martinez

    1.the demand of the No Cussing Club, it stalled at the State Senate.
    2.Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  75. 1. The proposition is currently stalled.
    2. The fine in Mississippi is $100, Virginia’s fine is up to $250, and South Carolina’s fine is up to $5,000! (recockulous! i’m just sayin.)

  76. Jessica Foster

    1. Discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California.
    It’s stalled in the Senate because it won’t go over very well with the people.

    2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina?
    The video says that the fine in Mississippi is $100, Virginia $250, and South Carolina $5,000.

  77. Jessica Avalos

    The Proposition for No Cussing stalled in the State Senate in California, which I don’t believe will pass…
    Penalty for cussing:
    Mississippi- $100
    Virginia- Up to $250
    South Carolina- Up to $1000

  78. The Proposition for No Cussing stalled in the State Senate in California. It is rediculous!
    The Penalty for cussing:
    Mississippi- $100
    Virginia- Up to $250
    South Carolina- Up to $1000

  79. The result of the demand of the No Cussing Club, it stalled at the State Senate.
    The fines for Mississippi= $100, Virginia= $250, South Carolina= $5,000

  80. No Cussing Club wants to have a week in California when there is no cussing. They were even issuing cuss jars to everyone during the meeting to promote this week.
    Mississippi is $100, Virginia is $250, and South Carolina is $2500

  81. 1. There wasn’t a bad word said at all but it yet stalled in the State Senate.

    2. The video says that the fine in Mississippi is $100, Virginia can cost close to $250, and South Carolina can cost about $5,000.

  82. Jennifer Gomez

    1. Discuss the result of the demand by the president of the No Cussing Club to declare a no cussing week in California.

    The measure to have a “no cussing week” in California “sailed through the assembly but has stalled in the state senate.”

    2. According to the video, what is the penalty for cussing in Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina?

    Mississippi- $100
    Virginia- Up to $250
    South Carolina- Up to $5000

  83. Sarika Vaswani

    The president of this club demands for people to stop cussing and to have a cussing jar to put money in if they do. However, this is a free country and I do believe everyone should have the right to speak as they please

    Penalty for cussing in Mississippi- 100, Virginia- 250, and South Carolina- 5,000

  84. Ricardo Flores

    1. The demand by the president of the No Cussing to a no cussing week in California stalled in the senate and I am very glad because it is ridiculous to impose a fine to a person for the use of profanity when we live in a country where freedom is one its core values. And the first amendment give us the right to freedom of speech.
    2. Mississipi’s fine is $100, $250 for the state of Virginia and $5000 in the state of South Carolina!!! <—what the fuck? hahaha. Extremely irrational and exaggerate it.

  85. Seonghwan Seol

    I feel that cussing and using a profane language is part of freedom of speech. It is a constitutional right and an individual in this country should freely be able to use that sort of language as they please.

  86. Holly Stafford

    1. the proposition has passed through the assembly but is now stalled in the senate. He has also provided cuss jars to law makers in California to promote his no cuss week.

    According to the video Mississippi’s fine is $100, Virginia is up to $250 and South Carolina is up to $5,000.

  87. seong yeon Lee

    1.We are in a free country and we have a freedom of speech. Therefore, I strongly disagree with the proposition. The language of people describes what kind of person they are. If people want to cuss, let them do it. It is their choice to do it. Who cares?? This is a free country.

    2. Mississippi is $100, Virginia is $250, and South Carolina is $5000.

  88. 1. No cussing week has stalled in the state senate in California.
    I think its unnecessary to have a no cussing week. People know it inappropriate to cuss and when it is even more inappropriate, penalizing wouldn’t stop it.
    2. 100 Mississippi , 250 Virginia and 5000 South Carolina

  89. his is a free country; people should have the choice to chose whether they want to or not cuss (dont get me wrong here, I 100% dont condone foul language or any form of profanity)

  90. 1. It is very unlikely that this demand would pass the Senate but it sounds like a good idea. It would be nice have a cuss free environment.

    2. The penalty is a fine that can get from $100 to $5,000.

  91. I think to stop cussing is to not invented those words in the first place so we do not go through the way to issue the law and pay for the penalty.

    The penalty in Mississippi is $100, Virginia is $250 and South Carolina is $5000

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