Martina, that's a good question, America is made up of so many nationalities that it's hard to say where a certain attitude originated from. My father's family is German and Polish, my mother's background is Irish and French Canadian and myself I am a mix of French, English, German and Polish. *BG!* I think each of these groups brought some of themselves and their beliefs into America and we kind of melded together to form a common ground although there are still many many differences between us. More inside....

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Date Posted: 11:53:31 08/27/03 Wed
Author: Linda
Subject: Martina, that's a good question, America is made up of so many nationalities that it's hard to say where a certain attitude originated from. My father's family is German and Polish, my mother's background is Irish and French Canadian and myself I am a mix of French, English, German and Polish. *BG!* I think each of these groups brought some of themselves and their beliefs into America and we kind of melded together to form a common ground although there are still many many differences between us. More inside.... -
In reply to: Martina 's message, "I also wonder why the original religion developed so much different on the continents, because over here even catholics are much more open to sex. Strange, hm?" on 04:38:00 08/27/03 Wed

When you say that Americans have a certain attitude about 'sex' I agree and disagree. On the one hand, I do agree that many of us are much more private and protecting of the naked body. To a fault I think. I think Colly did a good job of explaining it below, it comes down to intentions and wanting to keep our children innocence. I'm sure for some religion must factor into it as well. But on the other hand I look around and see SEX everywhere - in our magazines, advertising, tv commercials, music, tv shows, movies etc. and I wonder if we are really as reserved about it as you might think? I'll say I am seeing more nudity on tv where there never was before, seems as if in the last 5 years or so there have been quite a few nekkid arse's on tv in prime time that have surprised me. haha! I also see _a lot_ of concern about the level of violence our children are exposed to so I'm not quite a believer in your theory that we are more hung up on one than the other. I think it depends on each person, family and/or group. We are a very diverse country! :)

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