[He Rides A White Horse]

But I do remember my devout Catholic mother saying that she was annoyed by the hugging and hand shaking during mass in her later years, as she was in frail health, and did not want to be exposed to any more germs than was generated by the hacking and coughing of the congregation.

Really. They could have leprosy.

[Dick Vomer]

Well I drew the line when we were forced to sit on each others lap and whisper Hail Mary's in each others ears. Now as far as picking one's nose prior to hand holding.... well I for one think that's enough "community".

[afraidfortherepublic]

Re: your comment at #60 -- see #75.

[Conservababe]

Really. They could have leprosy.

Oh, I hardly think so. The last of the leprosy colony hospitals was located in Carville, Louisiana. My mother was a public health nurse who worked there frequently.