Independence Day

As we head out on our Independence holiday this afternoon, let’s take a moment to reflect on one sliver of what makes America uniquely American.

Here in the U.S., violence is preferred over sex when it comes to what is acceptable for our kids to see on TV. Conversely, Europeans have the screwy idea that sex is normal and it’s violence that is abhorrent. Go figure.

This idea is poignantly demonstrated via this classic Travelocity U.K. television spot.

(yes, this post is a re-run from more than three years ago, but we’re headed out the door)

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