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To: Clemenza
in the past, Pat would marry Marie and they would have a miserable marriage, but at least provide a financially stable household for the child.

True... and both would have been laughed at(behind their backs) for their lame-a$$ decision. These idiots in Gloucester probably have half the school as their own, personal rooting/support group.

43 posted on 06/19/2008 11:15:45 AM PDT by johnny7 ("Duck I says... ")
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To: johnny7
True...and both would have been laughed at(behind their backs)...

I remember a time when pregnant single girls were subjects of plenty of criticism. Most of it probably came from their parents, but the neighbors young and old looked down on what they did, also.

At one time there was a stigma attached to certain behaviours. Though some may see it as mean, I believe it was and is necessary in order to keep society intact.

The majority of those who grew up in the 40s and 50s have good reason to believe that this country has "gone to hell in a handbasket" (origin apparently not known). We all get the gist of it, though. (Origin

47 posted on 06/21/2008 5:15:27 PM PDT by IIntense (o)
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