Terms

24 July 07

Terms:

The term, "grasseater" first came, as near as I can tell, from an obscure science-fiction novel about a race of intelligent, cat-like creatures who disdainfully referred to all other, less-aggressive, beings on their planetby that title. However, a friend, who is a practicing vegetarian by medical necessity, suggested this:

"I delivered an impassioned speech many years ago. Afterward, a local farmer came up to me and said, 'I loved your speech, son, but referring to us as ' rednecks' is not helpful. Many of us who farm get sun-burned necks, but that does not mean we are against you.'

Likewise, casually disaffecting warriors and future warriors is probably not helpful. The Second Amendment is a stand-along issue, not a meat-eater/vegetarian issue, nor a Republican/Democrat issue, nor a tree-hugger/oil-driller issue, nor even a pro-war/anti-war issue. Our goal, I believe, is to persuade as many as possible to see the Second Amendment our way. We needas many converts as we can get!"

My friend is right! Of course, someone will be offended by anything we say. At the same time, we need to reach out to converts everywhere.

So, I will be using the term "grasseater" less and replace it with VBC (" victim-by-choice"), which is probably more descriptive anyway.

Yes, I am a "work in progress!"

/John

Elaboration!

25 July 07

Elaborations!

Never inclined to leave well-enough alone, my ever-imaginative colleagues had submitted, in order to supplement "VBC" (Victim by Choice), the following:

"VBB" (Victim by Belief) Those whose faulty personal beliefsystems enable predators to effortlessly, continuously take advantage of them.

"VBS" (Victim by Stupidity) They never consider the consequences of (1) going to stupid places, (2) associating with stupid people, (3) doing stupid things

"PSV" (Premium Select Victim) They make such a lucrative, irresistible target, they fairly invite victimization.

"EOV" (Equal Opportunity Victim) "I'm not selective. Any predator will do! " . Finally, with regard to the term "Redneck," it needs to be replaced with " Agro-American," I'm sure we'll all agree.

/John