Abstinence Only Out the Window in Virginia
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Virginia is for lovers and now young people can really get it on--or at least they can get comprehensive sex education because Governor Timothy Kaine rejected abstinence only "sex ed". He cited recent studies which highlighed the ineffectiveness of abstinence only programs. And by getting rid of the program, he was also able to cover a budget shortfall.
Abstinence, or rather the lack there of, has been in the news lately. Portland Maine's King Middle School will soon be offering contraceptives to students with parental consent. And Denver Public Schools is looking to a similar program to address its high teen pregnancy rate.
It seems the right is losing its grip on its ability to control public debate on such a contentious issue. And it's about time.
Abstinence, or rather the lack there of, has been in the news lately. Portland Maine's King Middle School will soon be offering contraceptives to students with parental consent. And Denver Public Schools is looking to a similar program to address its high teen pregnancy rate.
It seems the right is losing its grip on its ability to control public debate on such a contentious issue. And it's about time.
