a big shout out to the states

couragous and smart enough to say STOP IT, IT DOESN'T WORK. give us the money, but for REAL sex education, comprehensive sex education, NOT abstinance only programs. they DO NOT work. they have NEVER worked and they NEVER will work.

stan koutstaal is a dreamer if he thinks these programs work. it's an insult AND a waste of MILLIONS of dollars (which is something america does very well.). shame on YOU TOO congress for wanting to boost funding for ABSINENCE ONLY education. it's NOT education, it's a joke and a waste

Abstinence Programs Face Rejection
More States Opt to Turn Down the Federal Money Attached to That Kind of Sex Ed

By Rob Stein Washington Post Staff Writer
The number of states refusing federal money for "abstinence-only" sex education programs jumped sharply in the past year as evidence mounted that the approach is ineffective.
At least 14 states have either notified the federal government that they will no longer be requesting the funds or are not expected to apply, forgoing more than $15 million of the $50 million available, officials said. Virginia was the most recent state to opt out.
Two other states -- Ohio and Washington -- have applied but stipulated they would use the money for comprehensive sex education, effectively making themselves ineligible, federal officials said. While Maryland and the District are planning to continue applying for the money, other states are considering withdrawing as well.
Until this year, only four states had passed up the funding.
"We're concerned about this," said Stan Koutstaal of the Department of Health and Human Services, which runs the program. "My greatest concern about states dropping out is that these are valuable services and programs. It's the youths in these states who are missing out." .........................