Politics & Government

On the Maryland Shore: NO $%#@!!!

Signs to be erected to tell people to watch their mouths.

Notice to potty mouths heading to Ocean City: Keep it clean.

The town is planning to erect signs that remind you, "No Profanity Please" on every block along the boardwalk, The Associated Press reports.

The blue and white signs, approved by the town council on Monday, will also be available to business owners who wish to post them.

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Ocean City's attorney Guy Ayres stresses that the pesky First Amendment right to free speech prevents Ocean City from outlawing profanity in public places — but not suggesting that people be civil.

Councilwoman Mary Knight, who pitched the idea in January, says the signs will be a reminder that "shows that Ocean City cares," the AP reported. Knight says two hoteliers suggested the idea after seeing similar signs in Virginia Beach.

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