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[lightrocket]

"Contraception: conservatives say that abstinence is best. But studies show that pledges of abstinence have very little positive impact, and some negative: pledges are less likely to use contraceptives when they do have sex. I have a question for the abstinence-only birth control folk: how does abstinence work on weight control? On alcoholism?

Comments

[koriesu]

--Basically, the idea I'm hinting at is not a new or original one. Does attempting to suppress things, at least in some ways, lead to them blossoming ever faster, like trying to dam a river with shoddy logs and some twine?--

Well... I'm not sure for gun control and other topics, but specifically for abstenance(sp) I think that's kinda the point. Now.. you're probably confused. Let me explain. Not having sex until marriage, builds up your ... wanting to have sex, basically, which when you finally do have sex, it makes it more intense, and ... wow, i really dont know where i'm going on this one. Basically not having sex builds up, and when you finally do, its like "Wootx355" for lack of better explanation. So it doesnt really mean it's bad if it builds up.

[lightrocket]

While I agree with what you just said, in *that* direction, you got my meaning wrong

[saberzero]

I'll hit on gun control first

I'm cool too?

[todieforxxx]

Honestly...It's the everlasting need to feel rebelious. Expecially for young people, the second something is looked down upon, even banned, it quickly grows in popularity.

I've actually heard people say:
"Don't you think pot should be legalized?"
"No, then it wouldn't be as fun"

As much as I hate the fact that we're so needy for attention and such, it's still true.

[ctgskylighter]

You didn't jump the gun, the announcement says you should all start posting stuff. Let LR's entry be an example to you all! >=( Also, I think anyone can view your posts, not just members. To be honest, I don't know a lot about communities. As long as it's up, though we should look more into the options

[ganonguy]

I disagree; violence is the most influential thing. Sure, sex may sell, but violence has always been the easiest thing to get on the market. But moving onto the actual topic...

Repression has been part of American society since colonial days. Hell, it's how our country was able to rise to the top. But it came with the fact that sex and violence, two very primal instincts, have been repressed for years. So of course sooner or later, they were going to be released in a violent orgy of emotions. And when better than smack in the middle of the Cold War, one of the most troubled times of our present world?

My point is, repressing something is like bending a hose in half. It's a nice temporary solution, but the second you let go, it's going to all come bursting out harder than ever.

... And pot should be legalized. >_>

[ctgskylighter]

For medical reasons only. =P

[ganonguy]

Explain to me how alcohol and cigarettes do essentially the same things that pot does (albeit, it takes more to do it, but you never just have one beer anyway : P), yet pot's the one that's illegal. Besides, by taking out the taboo factor and by allowing to be taxed, you're going to lower its usage significantly anyway.