Neither side was worthy of using as a response, but I chose this side. I am of American Indian descent, so I tan easily and stay darker through the winter. I will pull off my shirt to work in the yard or pasture to stay cooler and because I enjoy the sun. There is no better source for vitamin D than the sun. As far as damaging your melanin, melanin acts as a sunscreen and protects the skin from ultraviolet light. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes. It provides some protection against skin damage from the sun, and the melanocytes increase their production of melanin in response to sun exposure.
I pretty well agree with you on most parts. I think it probably dates back to when the Catholic church would not allow divorce.King Henry VIII wanted to divorce his wife Catherine and marry Ann Boleyn. He eventually broke away from the Catholic Church due to his desire to divorce and remarry. He started the Church of England, now known as the Episcopal Church.