Something FISHY going on

It really does strain the bounds of credulity.

This week  Lynne Cormier-Clarke from Nova Scotia was denied a personalised number plate by the government mandarins of her province.

Her request "IXOYE" was rejected because it conveyed a religious message.

When the minister in charge of number plates was asked what the word meant, he replied "I haven't a clue, but our computer red-

flagged the request."

Taking the question to the man in the street the most frequent guess was that the letters made up the code  "I love you." or "Hugs and kisses"

Ah, but there was a more sinister message implied and one that must be eradicated at all costs.

 The letters "IXOYE" spell the Greek word for "Fish" which in turn represents the symbol of the early church for "Jesus Christ Son of God and Saviour"

Never fear, the CIA of Nova Scotia discovered the subversion and cracked down on it before it had chance to spread to unwary motorists. Because of such vigilance we can all sleep a little safer in our beds tonight.

Jubilate.

Ian