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the U.S. is amongst the more puritanical

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Adj. 1. puritanical - of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism
2. puritanical - exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
prissy, prudish, square-toed, straight-laced, straightlaced, strait-laced, straitlaced, tight-laced, priggish, prim, victorian
proper - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"

The USA was formed on such premises via the puritans (which came from Europe, as we all know.) It was formed on this type foundation and this is why the USA is the way it is today. It isn't perfect, but if you have travelled (as some of you have) you have to admit it is great to see "CUSTOMS: US CITIZENS" and walk through.