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BREAKING NEWS: It is now illegal to use "profanity" in Memphis, TN by the new Profanity POLICE.
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BREAKING NEWS: It is now illegal to use "profanity" in Memphis, TN.
Reported by Jason Miles
Action News 5 Investigates: Profanity Police
Updated: Nov 11, 2008 11:07 PM
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - From her perch on a downtown planter, Martha Murphy Rhodes recently opened up during an interview with Action News 5.
Rhodes, who has lived on the streets for nearly 10 years, said she's seen and heard a lot - including a lot of bad language.
"Everything," she said, "and I'm not a cusser, so I don't speak such words."
Those who do may find themselves off the streets and behind bars.
Willie Norfleet - recently sited for aggressive panhandling, public intoxication, an open container violation, and fighting - is the poster child for the new crack-down on bad behavior in downtown Memphis. The Center City Commission's new bike patrol even arrested him for cursing.
Public safety coordinator Larry Bloom makes no apologies for policing profanity.
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[link to www.wmctv.com]
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