"Scotty" wrote in message

Gary, try not to be so hard on Joe, he's actually a good guy and
a sailor, but, he's from Texas.

Common Texas Greetings include questioning your lineage, honour and word...
as well as derogatory remarks about your country of origin.

What can I say... they feel cocky cause they're packin'.... rest easy...
they get real polite after they have to check their firearms at the door.

CM