Romney went there when he was campaigning and so did Alan Keyes in 2004. The fact checking that Dionne recommends written by Margaret Talev pales in comparison to the work done by the Boston Globe on this topic back in July of 2007. It makes me wonder if journalists use google, since it's out there and pretty darn easy to find.
But let's dig deeper, what it does say that some are concerned about is:
Each class or course in comprehensive sex education offered in any of grades K 6 through 12 shall include instruction on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, including the prevention, transmission and spread of HIV AIDS.
The rebuttal of why that should not be a concern is the section that states:
(a) No pupil shall be required to take or participate in any class or course in comprehensive sex education if the pupil's his parent or guardian submits written objection thereto, and refusal to take or participate in such course or program shall not be reason for suspension or expulsion of such pupil.
This means, yes Obama voted for the bill, but it does not state that sex education will be taught to kindergarten students without the consent of a parent. Nor does it state what type of sex education actually constitutes "age appropriate" sex ed for that age level but, it's clear it's not what the latest McCain ad makes it out to be.
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It's the same ol', same ol'!!!!
Whatever happened to the "clean" campaigns previously promised by the candidates?
Both major party candidates are stooping to all-new lows, IMHO.
As far as sex-ed goes, ho-hum. Sex still sells.
I was under the impression that sex ed in kindergaten was basically sexual predator awareness.
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/off_base_on_sex_ed.html
Back-to-back advertisements: First, this issue with sexual education; second, "lipstick on a pig." If our nation wasn't full of such imbeciles, these erroneous arguments proffered by the McCain campaign would be ignored out of hand. However, as people say, "We are too dumb to be governed."
While I agree with you Alex that these ads are stupid? Neither campaign can pretend to be the icon of truth in advertising.
Both campaigns present ads that are not accurate or truthful. Which does lead back to us, because we as a nation have not stood up and told both political parties that we won't let this kind of stupidity/negativity/spin/lies affect our vote.
They do it because? It works...
How right (as in 'correct') you are, LisaRenee!!!!
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