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[Nephythys]

You think the gov't should pay to teach people about birth control but are fools to encourage abstinence?

How about it's not the gov't's business either way?

Though I happen to like the idea of abstinence- it's 100% effective and teaches people self control and personal reponsibility- rather than birth control that fails.

But aside from that- the gov't should not be doing it- nor should the schools- what happened to parents? and if you are over 21- it's STILL not the gov't's business.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Though I happen to like the idea of abstinence- it's 100% effective and teaches people self control and personal reponsibility- rather than birth control that fails.

All forms of "insurance," from car insurance to birth control to antibiotics to the ability to move back home with mom and dad, diminish personal responsibility.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

You think the gov't should pay to teach people about birth control but are fools to encourage abstinence?

When they've been proven to encourage it in foolish ways, then yes, they are fools.

A complete sex ed curriculum covers dangers, protections, AND absitnence in truthful, fact-filled ways. It's also been proven to be significantly more effective in prevention of disease and unwanted pregnancy than any "abstinence only" or stupid "virginity pledges". Color me not surprised that being honest and straightforwad does more good than hiding from reality.