This is what I get for making the “little grey duck” the national animal of Karelingian Miniscule. Check out one of the positions on the latest issue to come up for my review:

“Banning little grey duck hunting would be the end for centuries of tradition!” wails esteemed aristocrat Dave Washington from atop his steed. “The thrill of the chase, the baying of the hounds, the little grey duck scooting through the undergrowth – it would be a travesty! We provide much needed stimulus to the local tourism, and you can’t deny that little grey ducks are pests – killing farmers’ livestock for example! I propose that little grey duck hunting be encouraged, for the cultural – and economic – benefit of the nation!”

For the record, not once have I killed farmers’ livestock. Honest.

(In case you’re wondering, I took the “less cruel, instantly lethal” position. It’s hard to argue with a girl assembling a trebuchet, you know?)