I’ve been asked by a couple readers how my battle with the County went regarding the “Casual Profanity” rule, and whether I followed through with my plan to protest the enforcement of such an obviously unlawful rule.
Each year for the tournament, the County issues revised rules (removing the 7-run limit per inning, for example, and other rules to enhance the tournament experience). This year, the revised rules made no mention whatsoever of a “Casual Profanity” rule.
So the rule never came up, was never mentioned, and played no part in the tournament. As far as I was concerned, I was free to concentrate on playing softball.
Was this a victory for Free Speech? Did the County not include the rule because of my letter of protest? Is this the last we will see of the “Casual Profanity” rule?
I don’t know. The answers will come, I suppose, next year when the softball league starts up again.
For the time being, I’ll consider it a victory.
Tags: County, First Amendment, Free Speech, softball
