I have to admit, I find it fascinating that I've got 40 comments on altar boys and 4 comments on Iraq right now. Is it because it's an issue we feel we have more control over?

And as far as the altar boys go...someone mentioned what is, on reflection, and obvious, not to speak of sad point. Could it be that some parents are not encouraging their sons to be altar boys because...well...they're afraid of the possibility of sexual abuse?