Sponsoring Rep. Cynthia Davis said medical providers are a more appropriate place for teens to get information on contraceptives.

"We're not expecting the public school to do everything," said Davis, R-O'Fallon. Under the state's current policy, "we're letting non-medical professionals talk about medical events."

Actually, when it comes to science, Davis is all about letting "non-theologians" talk about creationism in the science classroom. It is quite clear that when she says she's "not expecting the public school to do everything," she means she does not expect the schools to educate. That would get in the way of the religious doctrination.

Ain't that a hypocritical hoot?

The best thing to do is to talk to your kids, if you have them, or your friends or family who are in this age group. Tell them to take a stand. That's what I did. I had to be taught this garbage when I was in school-and I made sure to ask the hard questions, to write the controversial articles in the paper. Put your foot down and help your peers. I still keep an eye on what goes on in my high school and try to pass on that spirit. If the government won't do it, I'll have to make sure I stick with the younger generation. This is going to be stuff to stomach when I get a job. I'll be a teacher and unable to say anything.

Well said,Niamh
This administration has made such a bally-hoo about fighting terrorism, "those that want to destroy our freedom". Freedom from what? To promote the Christian Taliban way of thinking?
Someone elaborate the difference between the two for me, please! I see no difference other than the title of what religious fanatic factions are trying to promote in their similar stupid dogmatic positions. Either way, you women lose, as you still become regarded as second class, at best, or beasts of burden, at worst.
That goes for our children,as well. Our students are some of the most clueless in the world, today. Ask them about what the capitol city of their state, ask them about how far the moon is from our planet, and what effect it has on the planet. Ask a student to name the nearest star, and see what answer you get.
As long as they know about Jesus of Nazareth {Who became Christ later in the greco diaspora,} than all is well. Terrorism from the muslim community? Give me a break!

Sorry for double post
The best information I ever got on science, and the world in general was by exploring issues on my own. Reading an extensive amount of books, on my own, and spending time at musuems, and institutions dedicated to promoting knowledge in the form of challenging one's curiosity and promoting questions. This seems to be the objective the Christian Taliban desires to discourage amoung our youth today.
I hope for you,as a future teacher is that you will keep this in mind in encouraging your future students

I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and went to public high school there in the 80's. In 10th grade had an amazing sex ed teacher, Ms. Roper, who brought in life sized anatomical plaster genitals and condoms for us to practice putting them on! She talked about the "spectrum of sexuality" with homosexuals on one side and heterosexuals on the other, and all the varieties of human behavior in between. She taught communication skills, so we could actually talk to our peers about sex. We even pretended to be "parents" by carrying around a hollowed out eggshell for a week, to see how we handled the responsibility. Can you imagine such humanity, humor and enlightened public school education for our children in today's medieval political culture? Its amazing how far back we have fallen.