I nominateKathleen Parker for Undersecretary of State in charge of condoms and their use.
Powell -- because of his natural diplomacy and easy rapport with all ages and races -- may be just the right person to bridge the gap between those who want to hand out condoms with Kiddie Meals and those who seem to believe, despite all evidence to the contrary, that humans are perfectible.In that case, Powell didn't go far enough. Once he decided to discuss condoms, here's what he should have said:
"The best defense against disease and pregnancy is abstinence. I'd like to talk about that for a minute. I'm not naive, and I understand the power of sex. I also know that some of you, regardless of what I believe about the importance of postponing sex for marriage, are going to ignore me. Therefore, if you're already sexually active, I urge you to use condoms as minimal protection against disease and unwanted pregnancy.
Read the rest yourself.
Posted by Rich at February 21, 2002 11:52 AM