Sir,
The recent objection to your use of the term "rifle looney" is reasonable; at least so in the mind of the objector.
In our society today, existence is governed by a plethora of minoritys. There are more citizens, than politicians. There are more Christians - one would suppose - than Atheists. There are more criminals, than law enforcement officers (oops, almost said lawMEN) and there are certainly more firearm owners than those who would see them banned. The correlations are nearly endless. Yet we continue to be ruled by these active minorities. We are much restricted by ever-increasing laws, We have separated prayer from the schools, the quantity of crime is increasing, and firearms ownership is ever more restricted. So, one would suppose, your use of the term may soon come to an end.
To propose a subsitute term would be sheer folly. However, the use of the term "person" might find limited acceptance, as used in the form of "rifle person". It would seem to convey your intent, without offensive connotations. Alas, this terminology too might eventually fall into disfavor. At least whenever one should see your use of the term "rifle person" in print, we would be reminded what a dick this guy really is, and also be reminded that complacency eventually receives its just rewards! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Your "fan", Bug.
