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		Luc on Jan 28, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Some things need to change Nah, not assault. At least, in my country neighbouring Germany (Belgium) spitting in someone's face is considered a 'verbal insult' for legal reasons.

jraines on Jan 28, 2009 | [–]

In the U.S. it is assault.

colinake on Jan 28, 2009 | [–]

Yeah, as jraines said, I only know about here in the US. Have no knowledge of other countries.

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