human nature, not hypocrisy

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"Granted, making contraceptives available -- all kinds, not just Plan B-- presents a mixed message. We encourage young people to abstain from sex, and then provide condoms in case they don't listen. But that's because we understand human nature: We also tell drivers not to speed, but provide air bags in case they do. I suppose that if we replaced air bags with sharpened spikes on dashboards, people might drive more carefully-- but it still doesn't seem like a great idea." - Nicholas Kristof (NYT)

gaffled from salon.