Oryx, true but the resources that are supposed to go towards family planning etc are being directed to the private accounts of politicians. Hmmm, the Catholic Church does have some influence but not really that much. Haha my Dad is a staunch Catholic but trust me he was pinning posters of safe sex all over our house (I would have prefered oil paintings).

Glad you enjoyed yourself there!! :)

And yes dmigtysolomon, this thread was about the US...always ends up in Africa because thats where the media's spotlight is.

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