Keep them non x-rated . Thanks. ....

An old cogger outdoor hermit was brought before the Madison County Judge in Montana for a pre-trial hearing to determine if he was fit for trail on charges of killing an Endagered Species List protected whooping crane bird. The hearing went like this:

Judge, "Now Mr. Fudd, I want to ask you some questions. Did you know it was illegal to shoot that whooping crane you got caught with?"

Mr. Fudd, "Well ... I guessum I heard rumors about that. But nobody ever said it right to me face."

Judge, "Are you aware Mr. Fudd that it is your responsibility to know hunting laws before you shoot anything?"

Fudd, "Huh? ... Well, I 'spose. But I can't read."

Judge, "You have to learn the laws one way or another before you can hunt. Tell me, why did you kill that gorgeous rare bird anyway?"

Fudd, "I like the taste of em, judge."

Judge, "Well, Mr. Fudd, I think in this case you may not have the basic understanding of the laws. I will exonerate you from trial if you will promise me to learn the hunting laws. And I don't carer how good whopping crane tastes, no more shooting them. And I am curious though, what do thsoe birds taste like?"

Fudd, "Well judge ... hmmm ... oh, I'd say about half way between bald eagle and trumpeter swan."

RT