Up the road a few miles from us, the Canby School Board must vote on a student proposal.<\/p>\n
(My question is, “Why?” But that’s not the point here.)<\/p>\n
One of the seniors behind this said the proposal met with community resistance, “Just because mum is the word when it comes to sex.” <\/p>\n
The principal added this to the discussion: “If we help prevent one unwanted pregnancy, I think it’s healthy for kids.”<\/p>\n
Mr. Senior, purity<\/i> is a far better word (and concept and philosophy and practice) when it comes to sex.<\/p>\n
Mr. Principal, that sounds like the only issue for determining “healthy” is preventing unwanted pregnancy. (This is a newspaper story, so I’m sure there’s more to your quote than what we’re given.)<\/p>\n
Interestingly, the principal’s statement also works for defending and promoting abstinence as a birth control method.<\/p>\n
Not only that, I think it could be safely argued that abstinence is far healthier than “contraceptive services.”<\/p>\n
Here’s another quote attributed to the above senior: “It’s a preventative measure in helping students achieve all they can actually achieve.”<\/p>\n
Oh wow. That lends itself to varied interpretations. I’ll forego presenting any here.<\/p>\n
Well, may the School Board’s decision be the one that is best for the students, the school, and the community.<\/p>\n