Well good, although it's silly to read the statement that "it's hard to know what's obscene because of what's allowed on television." Just because it's on television doesn't mean it's not obscene. Whose bright idea is THAT?
Most don't know that it's illegal to swear in public anyhow and can result in a fine. I used that one in Ohio when my kids were little and everytime I took them outside to this little park, a group of nasty ladies were sitting there cussing with every other word and being really gross in their speech. I called the police and asked about doing this in a public place and they told me that the ladies doing it could receive up to a ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR FINE. I was going to tape record it if they didn't stop, since it was almost daily, but I went to them first and informed them of the law and they refused to acknowledge me, but they also didn't do it anymore so it solved the problem.
I'd urge anyone with an issue like that to call and find out the law. They police will probably be too busy in many places to respond, but recording in a public place is usually legal (check the law) and it will help out the authorities.
Anyone should be able to take kids out to normal public places without them being exposed to raunchy discussions and ignorant cursers who don't care if there are children about...or the worst ones...the ones who are out their cursing their own kids out!