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