How do you answer to this lib contraception paradox?

Question

Libs argue that contraception other than abstinence is needed since some people don't/can't use abstinence, i.e., they can't repress their sexual drives. But it turns out that contraception other than abstinence is not completely secure, unlike abstinence. There's always the risk that the contraceptive method won't work properly or that it won't get used properly. In addition, many times libs talk about the "kids" not being able to control their "urges". Turns out it's also the kids who're prone to using contraceptive methods improperly/carelessly. What about contraception giving a false sense of security and causing more risks than it prevents? Plus the typical lib argument is that society shouldn't care about their private lives, but what if the contraceptive method fails? It does happen, and then it's not just a private thing anymore (e.g., pregnancy/abortion, sexually transmitted diseases). For God's sake, isn't abstinence just easier, or do the "kids" have to behave like animals?

Answer 1

What is going on in Africa is a perfect example of why pushing contraceptives on our kids is a self destructive and life threatening endeavor.

Most counties in Africa follow the mandate to push contraceptives as a primary means to control AIDS and every single one of these countries have had an ever increasing % of their poulation infected with AIDS. One country in Africa, Uganda said no to the UN and said we will promote an abstinance first AIDS policy several years ago. Did it work, yes, the AIDS infection rate in Uganda has fallen by 60% while the rest of Africa is seeing this explosion in AIDS and AIDS related deaths.

The contraception promoters believe in their dogmas more than most people believe in their faith, even when they are shown how destructive their policies are in comparison to abstinance first programs such as Uganda's, they continue to promote their distorted faith at the cost of millions of lives.

Answer 2

Kids behaving like animals isn't too far off the mark. The human race isn't as far removed from animals as rampant dogma might infer. Hormones are powerful, and people aren't.

Honestly, if it were up to me, every child born would be reversibly sterilized until they can, at adulthood, prove that they have the ability to raise, support, and care for a child. Only after proving that, can they have the ability to multiply restored.

There are too many ignorant people out there who, to this day, still don't know that slipping tab a into slot b is how babies are made. Abstinence is pandora's box. Telling somebody "don't ever do..." is an open invitation to get them to do exactly that. Educate them in what it's all about, take away the mystery, and it's a whole new game. The paradox lies whith the religious zealots who are removing sex education from the public (translated: where the vast majority of kids are) and are doing a disservice to the community. Without that kind of education, you perpetuate such ignorant beliefs like "I can't get pregnant the first time."

Answer 3

We're not saying that people shouldn't or can't practice abstinence. It is the best way to prevent pregnancy, STDs, etc. What we say is that people should not be limited from using these (mostly effective) methods of contraception, and given the proper education to use them correctly. The evidence that we have right now shows that such programs are far more effective at treating societal ills like teen pregnancy and STD epidemics than abstinence education alone.

The idea that we don't want to teach abstinence is an unfortunate straw man argument. We want to teach it along with the proper use of contraceptives, to cover our bases for if (and when) people decide to have sex. It just works better.

Answer 4

I grew up when abstinence was expected.Did "we" abstain?? The term technical virgin comes to mind. Sex has been around since the beginning of time and there is nothing new under the sun. People have sex, some too early, and if you believe the abstinence thing that some kids agree to you need to grow up and see the truth. Oral sex has become DE Regor for teens. Do you think that's healthy?? Everyone needs to know about contraception, boys and girls. They also need parents who talk to them and don't preach. Do you not remember tuning out your parents? I think alot of this backlash is from people who were very promiscuous and don't want their kids to be like them. Get real about what actually happens in this world and help your own kids understand that sex is a commitment not a game and then tell them about contraception just in case.

Answer 5

Hm, abstinence and contraception. They don't have to be separate categories. When you present the truth clearly, its easy to see that abstinence from sexual activity is the best choice. There's just no two ways about it: its the only full-proof measure against STDs and pregnancy, along with all the emotional, social, financial effects of sex outside of marriage. Check out http://ampartnership.org for more information and resources about the issue.

Answer 6

There is no paradox, except to people who are foolish enough to believe that only one approach or the other is the answer. Teach abstinence and its benefits, and also teach contraception and its benefits for the people who can't abstain.

JMB

Answer 7

Abstinence is not contraception; it is the lack of sexual acts.

Answer 8

Who are you to say who can and can't have sex?

I tell you what, while we're at it, since we still haven't found a good way to hold an election, let's suspend all voting until we figure it out.

Answer 9

the mind-set of those who believe that to do nothing is the right thing,, because of their belief system,,, is disturbing,,,, no religious belief will stop the spread of aids,,, or stop unwanted pregnancies,, or the raging hormones of our youth,,, just say no didn't work for Nancy Reagan and it won't work for the Elizabeth Doles of the world,,,,,