"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"John H." wrote in message
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:45:36 -0500, BAR wrote:



Abstinence guarantees no unwanted pregnancies.
Abstinence guarantees no sexually transmitted diseases.
Abstinence guarantees no abortions performed on pre-teens and teens and
the resulting emotional issues that stay with the woman for the rest of
her life.


It sure as hell kept my high-school girlfriends from getting pregnant!
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John H



My mother-in-law told her daughters to hold a nickel between their knees
on dates.

I think my beliefs were influenced by my Dad. He wasn't particularly
religious, so that wasn't a factor.
When I became old enough to notice and start dating girls, he had a little
talk with me. It wasn't the classic "birds and the bee's story .... hell
we all knew *that* one in the 6th grade. His talk was more about
controlling natural desires and being responsible for the results if I
didn't. Legal abortion wasn't an option at that time (pre-Roe v. Wade) .
He simply encouraged me to consider the ramifications to the girl, and to
me, and how it could affect the rest of our lives.

He wasn't progressive enough to hand me my first condom, but made sure I
knew what they were. He also strongly insisted that I always have respect
for women and if I ever didn't, he would personally kick the **** out of
me.

At 6'4'' and 225 lbs, I didn't argue with him.

Eisboch


When my son started dating, I told him any girl he dated was instantly and
automatically my new daughter, followed by "Be afraid. Be very afraid."