Let's be clear about this

As we cobble together the new rule book on public discourse in the wake of L'Affaire Imus, let's not get carried away.

The Rascal, for one, reserves the right to criticize annoying blacks like Al Sharpton, annoying Jews like Joe Lieberman, annoying Christians like Pat Robertson, annoying Muslims like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, annoying women like Ann Coulter, annoying homosexuals like Rosie O'Donnell, annoying handicapped folks like Charles Krauthammer, annoying Hispanics like Alberto Gonzales, annoying old people like John McCain -- and anybody else who annoys me, regardless of their age, race, religion, ethnic heritage, sexual orientation or physical condition.

Of course, I also reserve the right to criticize anyone who attacks any of those people listed above on the basis of their age, race, religion, etc.

So, I've got all my bases covered, right?