“A little piece of America died today when a jury of six says it’s OK to curse in front of a 13-year-old when asked not to,” Rainey said.

“It’s a sad day for morality, that this type of behavior is condoned,” Rainey said.

“We work hard to teach our children morals and teach them right from wrong.”

I don’t know what universe this guy and his daughter are living in, but in the universe I live in –and I believe most Americans live in– a 13 year old is usually more than well-acquainted with the word “sh*t” and far worse. I doubt her precious ears were burnt by hearing the word used to describe the daily deposits of cat crap Mr. Rainy’s cat was leaving all over his “cursing” neighbor’s yard.

While I do try to limit the cursing here on my web site, that has nothing to do with my personal feelings about “adult” words and cursing. I do, in fact, curse like a sailor … or an Airman. My father gave me a good starting vocabulary when I was growing up, and in the 26 years since I left home, I have expanded on it greatly. I can also curse in a wide variety of languages and have a decent set of offensive gestures at hand in a moment’s notice. Oh sure, I keep a somewhat civil tongue in public, but if I should forget and the situation seems to allow for stronger words, I feel no shame at all for using said stronger words no matter where I am or who may be nearby. No shame at all.

Anyone so offended by someone’s use of the word “sh*t” to describe “sh*t” that the law has to get involved is, without a doubt, a dumbsh*t.