Maybe it is because I live on a different continent. Or maybe it is a generational thing, but I have difficulty in understanding the antagonism to the question.

I am 58. When I was growing up, I was taught that there were three areas of a persons life that were sacrosanct. You didn't talk about them or make enquiries, unless invited in. It was rude and impolite.

The first was a persons religious beliefs; the second was their political views; and the third was their sexual orientation.

EVERYTHING else was fair game and open to public scrutiny and questioning.

Why this simmering aggression?

Regards

Chas