Quote: Failure of abstinence-only

Quoted in the Associated-Press article, Study finds 1 in 4 teens has a STD, Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood places a large part of the blame squarely where it belongs: abstinence-only sexuality "education" that leaves young people unequipped to protect themselves.

"The national policy of promoting abstinence-only programs is a $1.5 billion failure, and teenage girls are paying the real price."

At what point do policymakers return to sanity and go forward with public health programing that dispenses information instead of mere, abstinence platitudes?

• Those in Minnesota should check out the Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed, a coalition of groups and individuals passionate about making real change to lower the STD/STI and pregnancy rate of Minnesota teens.