the_right_to_crow_come_morning dafremen I'm not sure why the birds can sing in the wee hours and I can't. Well, not without the risk of "disturbing the peace." Meanwhile, the right of the rooster to crow come morning is assured. Gratz, Cornelius. Welcome to civilized society. Is it because the bird doesn't have money to take? That would figure. For the record, Johnny Law, neither do I. Maybe it's because the bird doesn't speak the language and can't be reasoned with? Hell, I can be as incapable of being reasoned with as the next guy if so inclined..but would just be locked up for the effort (or lack thereof.) And if I refused to go, I suppose I would be beaten. Beat the rooster and its animal cruelty. Beat me and it's "keeping the peace." Both the cock and I (the prick) might defend ourselves and get shot for the effort. Him with a tranquilizer dart. Me with a lead slug. Yea boy..to be a bird come sun up and just sing your song. 121209 what's it to you? who go blather from