I'm sure I've been called far worse than a f-ing-black-c, SP. Haven't you? Or have you led a much more sheltered life than I?
If Mr Stirling and others like him feel hurt and aggrieved by a bit of foul-mouthed abuse maybe they need to grow up a bit.
And, as ususal, our "overstrained and undermanned" police force is wasting its time prosecuting ingorant types who hurt people's feelings rather than the real criminal types who threaten their lives and property.