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No, not really, but you will get in trouble for it.

AnswerActually, in the US it can be. It can be considered assault (if combined with other charges). It can be considered a hate crime (when between races or other protected groups). It can be considered attempted murder (if the spitter has a communicable, terminal illness such as HIV or Hepatitis). It depends on the specific situation.
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