But the Italian-American community is just so unique that it almost can't be explained.
Couldn't disagree more.
And that's your right, Sonny. That's what message boards are for: to debate in a civilized fashion. Not to come online in a bad mood and pick fights because you had a bad day at the office.
And I should hope you don't think I'm talking about you, as our friendship extends way beyond this board. And I can't say that about too many guys here because of all of the recent drama and nonsense. But my friends (for instance, the guys who have my email address) know who they are.