To Columbus Exiler:

The connection between these two places (Quebec and Louisiana) is France of course. And I'm sure that is a significant reason southern Louisiana is a very different place compared to any other American region. Alas, northern Louisiana is Baptist and that keeps things in check.

French speaking people do seem to have a different perspective on life and even though French culture has virtually disappeared from day-to-day life in New Orleans, much of the 'behavior' that people enjoy about that city is directly related to the French influence.

As for legislation in Quebec, the changes in sodomy laws back in the '60's were Canada-wide (as Randy reminded us), though no province has responded with more diligent social change than Quebec. Ontario and British Columbia are trying, but it has so much baggage from the English. This may help explain why the province of Quebec is so determined to preserve its uniqueness.

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[This message has been edited by Keith (edited August 23, 2000).]