Gary wrote:

> > > Don't say "perp", it makes you look stupid. HTH :-)

> > BTW, cops use that term all the time. What are you saying about them,
> > exactly?
>
> That just made me wonder. Cops do use that term all the time on the cop
> shows but I wonder if real cops use it?

Hollywood writers consult with real cops, you know. That tells me some
cops have used the term, although maybe it's not prevalent.

You're the one who loves gun nuts, though. You should know about this
stuff. Here's a poser: Suppose somebody shot up a *** Pride parade. Is
he a "perp" or a Righteous Smiter Of Sinners?