Gettin' Lei-ed at the county fair

Apparently, Planned Parenthood has been taking some flak in the bustling metropolis of Medford, Oregon. It seems that they were handing out free condoms to teenagers at the county fair. Oh, but that's not all. That by itself, you see, is permissible. The outrage comes in when they arrange those condoms into decoratively sinful neckware.


At first, I was outraged at the outrage. What are they worried about? That a beer-swilling celebration of the turnip harvest might be demeaned by an honest discussion about STD awareness accompanied by a clever activity?

But soon, a local set me on the straight and narrow:

The presence of condoms at the fair outraged Niquita Wilkinson, 45, of Eagle Point. She said she saw two teenage girls stringing condom necklaces Tuesday night.
"It's not a bar, it's not a truck stop, it's not a bowling alley," said Wilkinson.

Slam dunk for Ms Wilkenson! Obviously, the problem isn't with the condoms or the necklace idea. Discussing safe sex with teenagers isn't the issue. You just have to find an appropriate venue. Location, location, location! Teenage girls should be making their condom leis at truck stops and bars! Where's your common sense, planned parenthood?!?

Count me as officially outraged at my original outrage over the outrage. Oh yeah, and you better believe that and I'm boycotting Planned Parenthood too, or something. As soon as I get me a free necklace.