Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I am here tonight to raise some very important issues and shed light on the importance of abstinence education. Some would say we are sending a mixed message with both abstinence education and sex education. To say kids are hearing two messages which are confusing and that one should go away is absurd. Do we tell them if they are going to drink and drive to make sure they wear a seat belt? Do we tell them if they are going to use potentially deadly inhalers that they should sniff slowly? No. We know that drinking and driving is wrong, period. We know that inhaling potentially deadly substances is wrong, period. In my opinion, sex ed or the just-in-case message is the cause of confusion for kids. Just as we expect kids not to drink and drive, because of the dangers they pose to themselves and others, we should teach them to be safe, truly safe, and have self-confidence in themselves without looking for their self-worth in physical activity that may put themselves and others at risk.”