Lara Riscol writes on AlterNet: Bush Versus Smart Sex — ‘Like a pimply teenager smoking his first pack of Marlboros despite its
warning label, President Bush has soundly rejected the U.S. Surgeon
General’s latest advice.
Just one week after Dr. David Satcher issued the Call to Action to
Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior, which aims
“to begin a mature, thoughtful and respectful discussion nationwide
about sexuality,” Bush’s Health and Human Services Secretary
announced $17.1 million in new abstinence-only funding.
By ignoring America’s top doc, Bush must have impressed his
conservative buddies. What a rebel! Ignorance of health options is so
cool. Comprehensive sex education is, like, so five minutes ago.’
