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Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 10:21:00 PM EST
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Possession of marijuana. That's a pretty plausible reason to get apprehended for, eh? Now...what about "possession of contraception"? Yeah....arrest me for having condoms.

Last friday, about 12 people got arrested for having weed in their lockers. Now, my first reaction to hearing this was "ahahhahahaha ROFL lol LMAO." While that may have not been the most mature reaction, it came naturally. The school administration then felt it would make perfect sense to raid everyone's locker, to ensure there are no illegal substances/weapons in there. I have many many condoms in my locker because a lot of my friends are sexually active. I'm the "go-to" person when people want condoms. I don't feel offended by this at all. I simply open my locker, give them the condoms, wish them luck, and walk away.

My little independent not-for-profit business was shut down last Friday when the school officials found nearly 50 condoms in my locker. Now, I get why that would look weird. But isn't it smart? I mean, for all they know, I could be having sex day and night. Why wouldn't I keep condoms? Doesn't that make sense?

But no. They pulled me out of class. When 12 students get pulled out of class for possession of marijuana, everyone immediately suspects that anyone else who gets pulled out of class is also getting in trouble for having weed. Do I smoke weed? No. Does my school think I'm a pothead now? Yes. Do I care? Nope.

Anyway, after a half hour of yelling at me for my irresponsibility, they said "We will not be contacting your parents but we will demand you come after school for a two hour detention."

Wait...does that mean....you won't tell my parent's that I'm encouraging people (who are already sexually active) to practice SAFE sex? Geez louise, Mr Principal! Thanks a lot :)

They can kiss my butt. Anyway, I still have those condoms. And I'm still passing them out. Do I care? Nope. I gotta do what I gotta do, right?

Comments
 You go, girl!
# Posted By  Leah627 | 3/3/09 11:56 PM | Report | Reply
You're my hero. You should appeal that detention and see if you can get your parents to stand by you. There isn't anything wrong with safe, consensual sex, even if it makes some adults uncomfortable.  What's next? Detention because you have "banned" books? Too many of them?
# Posted By  Istvan | 3/4/09 01:25 AM | Report | Reply
You're my hero. You should appeal that detention and see if you can get your parents to stand by you. There isn't anything wrong with safe, consensual sex, even if it makes some adults uncomfortable.  What's next? Detention because you have "banned" books? Too many of them?
# Posted By  Istvan | 3/4/09 01:25 AM | Report | Reply
For god's sake!  Well, thanks for staying committed to the cause.  YOU are protecting people's LIVES.  Your school is......not.
# Posted By  AFY_EmilyB | 3/4/09 08:56 AM | Report | Reply
I wouldn't go to the detention. I would fight it as far as I could. Your bravery has the potential to make real change. Good for you for doing the right thing!!
# Posted By Mahayana | 3/5/09 08:53 PM | Report | Reply
Does it sound wierd that this was my dream in High School? To be who you are, to care enough to have on hand an essential for preventative disease. Unfortunately I could not afford that, but I give you props, stick up for what is right and I see you didn't let them keep you down.

Keep up the good work !!!!
# Posted By Dance4Zak | 3/6/09 12:59 PM | Report | Reply
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