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Blog Posted by Nancy Jones: 6/15/2012 8:32:00 PM
So I read today that a Michigan elected official is prohibited from speaking for some time because she used the word "vagina" in an impassioned speech about something she feels strongly about.

Is pretty weird to me, because as far as I know every person I meet has either a vagina or a penis. 

So why are the words taboo?


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Date: 6/18/2012 10:58:00 AM
that's the word biologically and clinically without malice, sistah!... :) huggs!
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Date: 6/17/2012 9:38:00 PM
Small minds.
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Date: 6/16/2012 8:55:00 AM
That is so stupid!!! They even let it on regular tv now.
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Date: 6/16/2012 8:39:00 AM
This reminds meof the attempts to fine women whose ankles showed in public, as if there was somewthing obscene about the ankle.
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Date: 6/16/2012 8:38:00 AM
Not only that, all of us went through one at birth. Except for those few who were ripped out through the belly. But they still got into the womb through the vagina.
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Date: 6/16/2012 7:38:00 AM
Prohibited by whom? They are only taboo when used as shock value or as basis for dirty jokes. There is very little need to use them in casual conversation.
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Date: 6/16/2012 1:34:00 AM
Nance....funny stuff about taboo words...... I am going to write a poem based on your blog title....me likes it muchly...i will do a funny satirical one as usual.....you will be thanked for the title...please dont harsass/sue me for plagiarism....but if you do, then bring it on girl....... my pockets are deep......hahaha....seeya and best wishes as usual
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Date: 6/16/2012 1:26:00 AM
ruben ..... me likes your brain comment hahaha
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Date: 6/15/2012 9:06:00 PM
Lawmakers banned from speaking on House floor after using the words 'vagina' and 'vasectomy' during abortion bill debate Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2159911/Lisa-Brown-Michigan-lawmakers-silenced-using-word-vagina-abortion-debate.html#ixzz1xvDLD5Bn
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