An Armed Society is a Polite Society...

Dateline: Birmingham, Alabama

S. Claus, noted philanthropist, was shot while making a charitable donation to the home of Harry "Bubba" McCoy, and his wife, Bobbi Jo.

Said Bubba, "I was jes' defending ma home. I heard some rattlin' around in the livin' room and I grabbed ma 12 Guage. Of course I wasn't expectin' to find ol' Saint Nick; but, after 9/11, y'all can't be too careful."

"Nice shot, daddy!" said McCoy's 13 year-old daughter, Sarah Jane.

The local police have determined that McCoy was acting in self-defense. He will not be charged.

Merry Christmas, y'all!