The resolution: An increase in profanity is indicative of a decline in society's morals.

Affirmative Side
There is a direct correlation between profanity and morals. Foul language is rude, disrespectful to those around you, and shows a sense of carelessness. According to wikipedia.com, "morality means a code of conduct or a set of beliefs distinguishing between right and wrong behaviors." If your using profanity you are exhibiting wrong moral behavior. The more swearing is accepted on television, in schools and all other aspects of our day to day lives the more our morals decline. If improper language becomes 'the norm' then what was once considered 'wrong moral behaviour' becomes 'right moral behavior' and if wrong becomes right then I don't see how anyone could argue profanity to not be proof of our decline in morals. Profanity is also associated with hate and anger. Any basic moral code does not encourage a wild show of anger in public or society. In the past, one was to remain calm and speak about their issues in a respectful way but as time changes and morals decline simple conflicts are blow out of proportion and profane words are often of choice while arguing. It is evident that society's moral declines are indicative of profane language.

Negative Side
Profanity is simply another form of speech. It is a way of expression and feeling. There is no tie between profanity and morals. Language has evolved as time has passed and the standards have changed for much more than just the words we use. Society's morals are more greatly effected by the lack of responsibility placed on youth today. Punishments have become much less harsh and second chances are given out like hard candy at a parade. People can get away with more and something that would have been considered immoral and punishable by law simply becomes a slap on the wrist. The decline in morals is not indicative of profane language it is a direct reverberation of the constant negation of crime and punishment.