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Mouth taped for talking back

Mouths that can't behave themselves should be sealed up so they can't cause any more trouble. I'm running a series of polls to gauge what appropriate punishments should be for various infractions. Please comment with your opinions and stories.

How long should a mouth be taped for a first backtalking infraction?

15% (8) No more than 15 minutes
32% (17) Half an hour
33% (18) An hour
5% (3) Two to three hours
0% (0) Four to six hours
5% (3) For the rest of the day
3% (2) One day
0% (0) Two days
3% (2) Three or more days

53 voters have answered this question.

How long should a mouth be taped for a second backtalking infraction?

1% (1) No more than 15 minutes
7% (4) Half an hour
28% (15) An hour
37% (20) Two to three hours
7% (4) Four to six hours
1% (1) For the rest of the day
3% (2) One day
5% (3) Two days
5% (3) Three or more days

53 voters have answered this question.

How long should a mouth be taped for a third backtalking infraction?

0% (0) No more than 15 minutes
1% (1) Half an hour
13% (7) An hour
16% (9) Two to three hours
30% (16) Four to six hours
15% (8) For the rest of the day
1% (1) One day
7% (4) Two days
13% (7) Three or more days

53 voters have answered this question.

Hour should the mouth be taped for a backtalking infraction?

13% (7) Single strip of tape horizontally across the mouth
3% (2) Two strips of tape across the mouth in an X
35% (19) Three strips of tape (horizontally and an X)
11% (6) Multiple strips of tape on the lips and cheeks only
11% (6) Multiple strips of tape in a muzzle, including taping under the chin
9% (5) Tape wrapped around the head, no strips under the chin
15% (8) Tape wrapped around the head AND strips under the chin

53 voters have answered this question.

What tape should be used for a backtalking infraction?

0% (0) Scotch tape
0% (0) Masking tape
3% (2) Packing tape
1% (1) Electrical tape
7% (4) Sports tape
71% (38) Duct tape
11% (6) Microfoam tape
0% (0) Elastoplast or sticking plaster
3% (2) Other medical tape

53 voters have answered this question.

Should the mouth be stuffed before being taped shut for a backtalking infraction?

56% (30) Always
13% (7) Only for the second and later infractions
7% (4) Only for the third and later infractions
22% (12) Never

53 voters have answered this question.

Should the hands be bound behind the back in addition to the mouth being taped for a backtalking infraction?

75% (39) Always
9% (5) Only for the second and later infractions
9% (5) Only for the third and later infections
5% (3) Never

52 voters have answered this question.

Should the person be displayed in public while their mouth is taped shut for backtalking?

24% (13) Always
30% (16) Only for the second and later infractions
15% (8) Only for the third and later infractions
30% (16) Never

53 voters have answered this question.

Have you had your mouth taped shut for talking back?

54% (29) Yes
45% (24) No

53 voters have answered this question.

Have you taped someone else's mouth for talking back?

15% (8) Yes
84% (44) No

52 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2013-08-01 21:56:26 by aeris87
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