I realize. My kids realize. Overcome it? Yes.

So, is this Jack the Sailor? You know we don't like guests starting BS threads, I am wondering why you are logged out? I know you are upset that this free Web site does not meet your standards and outraged that we are not catering to your demands, so, is this you acting out?

The majority of Americans? I don't know. I find myself reminding people sometimes of things like how diamonds for engagement rings as a tradition was actually a great marketing campaign, "Diamonds are Forever" from 1937. Grandma fell for it and young ladies today think it's been here forever. Seems like a lot don't know. That's really good PR.

Is it messing with us? Yes.

The fact that we had a 2 year national dialog on a nipple slip disgusts me. Our oppressive group norm of political correctness offends me. Socially, I'm non-standard, and I pay a price for that, and I'm OK with that, because I am provided the freedom to choose to pay the price or comply not forced.

We're talking about norms changing, not government. PR and consumerism is exerting its will, and doing a good job of it, but we're not being forced, rather coerced.

Yep, some are no match for 100 years of PR. But just like anything, we shouldn't be generalized, some Americans see right through it and either ignore it, are offended by it, or work in that industry.