What Would You Outlaw in Your Town?
After the town of Middleborough, Mass., voted to impose a $20 fine for the use of "unsavory language" in its public spaces, we broadcast an interview with the town's chairman of the board of selectmen.
The Takeaway - Utter a Curse, Suffer a Fine: Massachusetts Town Outlaws Unsavory LanguageNo littering, no public drunkenness, no disorderly conduct... and no cursing? That could be the case if a new law up for vote in Middlebo...- Before the segment aired, we asked our listeners on Facebook "What would you outlaw in your city, if you could?"
- Led by @CelesteHeadlee, Takeaway listeners on Twitter also chimed in on what they wish they could outlaw in their local communities, using the hashtag #whatwouldyououtlaw.
We're getting awesome listener responses about our #whatwouldyououtlaw question. Tell us: What would you outlaw in your city, if you could?
#whatwouldyououtlaw Status updates about the weather or the guy in line ahead of you. @thetakeaway bit.ly/KpTRsz
Bottled water, making bets on stupid things, and all mention of the name "Bieber". @CelesteHeadlee #whatoutyououtlaw- Many people wanted to outlaw bad fashion choices.
