It looks like the minimum score one can achieve is 3. I'd have to lose 40 years and become a devout Christian to achieve that. I do worship B-52s and nuclear weapons though - does that count? :)
Curses! Sniped! I got myself down to 12 (probably bumped up a bit by my advanced years) and was feeling pretty pleased with myself. But, I've been roundly surpassed. I apologize to the Board and will try to achieve an 8 or better!!!