Oh, c'mon, S!

I just read that article this morning, and I caught the reference to personal history immediately, and drew a conclusion similar to the one drawn here. And I'm not considered a conservative.

I also caught, even farther down the column, that the spokesman for the Concerned Women of America derided the book. This is the same outfit that helped start the war in my school district to which I have referred numerous times. Anything that they oppose, I figure, needs to be closely examined for good stuff before it's rejected out of hand.

Abstinence-only sex education is a crock -- in 11th grade. Lack of knowledge about sex among middle schoolers inundated with sexual images (i.e., all stimulation and no information) is also bad news.

If 12-year-olds can be tried as adults -- that is, can form intent to commit a crime -- why can't they form intent to have sex? Do I think that 12-year-olds understand the long-range implications of sexual activity? No. But neither do I think that they understand the long-range implications of criminal acts. Either they are children or they are not, and should be treated accordingly in a consistent manner. We as a society need to make up our minds.

Regards--
Mary Anne