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Wasup world and welcome to another post from "Open Mic!" I just want to say that I am pleased with the new health care reform bill being signed. I particularly like the fact that I can now get back on to my parents health insurance! It's a great thing to see that the majority of the population will now be covered because there were a lot of hurting people out there. I believe President Obama did a great job going to battle with this health care monster, and the signing of this bill shows progresssion. However we know that it can't always be a bright side on all fronts...
What I meant by my last remark is that with a budget of $50 million being left for abstinence only, our fight for comp sex ed still remains and now we must fight harder and stronger than before! Though $75 million dollars is in place for comp sex ed funding which is a lot of money, with money remaining for abstinence only, $75 million still doesn't amount enough to replace a non-effective sexual education! As advocates and activists for change we owe it to ourselves, our communities, and our youth to see that abstinence only funding is zeroed out! We have a responsibility and a duty to see that our youth are provided with an education that provides them with the tools necessary to make healthy and responsible decisions with their lives.
I personally will not rest until I see this change occur. Throughout his presidential campaign, President Obama emphasized a theme of change and I will not be satisfied until I see true change brought about for our youth regarding sexual health education. This health bill is a start to seeing change brought about, however this change needs to end with an end to abstinence only education... -Freestyle
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