Debate over sex education continues in Ohio(abstinence ed. vs.realism)

http://www.cleveland.com/newsflash/cleveland/index.ssf?/base/news-17/111670559397470.xml&storylist=cleveland

CLEVELAND (AP) — Advocates of comprehensive sex education want Ohio to stop funding abstinence-only programs, which urge young people to wait for sex until marriage.

Critics say there is no clear evidence that abstinence programs reduce teen pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases, and have asked the Ohio Department of Health to stop paying for them until there is proof they are worthwhile.

The Bush administration and the state's health department have awarded $32 million in grants to Ohio agencies for abstinence education since 2001, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported on Sunday.

"None of us think it's a good idea for 13-year-olds to be having sex," said Earl Pike, executive director of the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. "That's not the question. The question is what works to reduce that."...

Best Not Ask That Question Because The Answer Is Obvious.

Religion!

"Now sit down good little girls and boys while we brainwash you, I meant indoctrinate you."

just another taxpayer slush fund for the Bush allies

wonder how many votes these groups got out for Bush in 2004

That's what this is about.

I heard Pat Robertson's 'Operation Blessing' got a nice sum too.

this is the second post today that you've responded to

:evilgrin:

Just kidding, Agent M (I'm not really a stalker).