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The condom controversy . . . (Federally-Funded Flavored Condom Giveaway Program Axed)
The Chicago Sun-Times ^ | November 27, 2004 | Michael Sneed

Posted on 11/28/2004 3:17:12 PM PST by Stoat

The condom controversy . . .

November 28, 2004

BY MICHAEL SNEED SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST

Dateline -- Scoopsville . . . Sneed hears Gov. Blagojevich just licked a ticklish situation.

*Translation: The gov, who is the doting father of two girls, quietly but decisively rescinded a Department of Health program where colored and flavored condoms were being distributed free of charge to the public.

*Quoth a top source: "It was a matter of moral values to him."

*To wit: "The governor first read about the program in the Sun-Times and was aghast and so upset that he immediately called for a halt on the distribution of the condoms, which came in orange, grape, lemon and cherry flavors," said a top source. (Lemon?)

*Background: Since January, the Public Health Department spent $115,000 in funds provided by the Bush administration for 5-cent condoms for distribution by public health clinics across the state as a tool to combat sexually transmitted disease, particularly in oral sex.

*Foreground: But a number of state lawmakers were shocked by the purchase of 360,000 of the orange, green, red and blue flavored condoms (out of a total of 910,000 colored condoms) ... feeling such exotic varieties undercut efforts to promote abstinence.

*Conclusion: The gov got rid of the whole colored and flavored shebang . . . although the remaining hundreds of thousands of regular condoms given by the state will not be rescinded


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: condoms; largesse; pork
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1 posted on 11/28/2004 3:17:12 PM PST by Stoat
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To: Stoat

Oh no...does this mean another Michael Moore movie?


2 posted on 11/28/2004 3:19:19 PM PST by Cornpone ((Aging Warrior))
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To: Stoat
Am I the first to suggest that the program was in bad taste to begin with?

Of course, cutting this program means that more people will get pregnant which means that we'll have more abortions. At least, that's wha a liberal would tell you.

3 posted on 11/28/2004 3:21:43 PM PST by IncPen (There is nothing that government can give a man that wasn't taken under threat of force from another)
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To: Cornpone
Oh no...does this mean another Michael Moore movie?

If so, hopefully he won't provide an on-camera 'performance' (sorry for the horrific mental imagery)

4 posted on 11/28/2004 3:22:04 PM PST by Stoat
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To: Stoat

Well, as long as they don't get rid of the federally-funded vibrator program.....


5 posted on 11/28/2004 3:23:02 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: Stoat
Okay - it's been a while since I was single. What exactly is the purpose of a "flavored" condom? And how do you know what flavor it is? (I really had to think about actually asking that question.)
6 posted on 11/28/2004 3:23:28 PM PST by Bernard (Caution Ahead - Road being Paved with Good Intentions)
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To: IncPen
Am I the first to suggest that the program was in bad taste to begin with?

Of course, cutting this program means that more people will get pregnant which means that we'll have more abortions. At least, that's wha a liberal would tell you.

Actually no...we can credit Michelle Malkin for that:

Michelle Malkin

THIS MAY LEAVE A BAD TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH
By Michelle Malkin   ·   November 28, 2004 06:04 PM
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed reports on the fate of Illinois' federally tax-subsidized flavored condom program.

 

7 posted on 11/28/2004 3:24:21 PM PST by Stoat
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To: Bernard
Okay - it's been a while since I was single. What exactly is the purpose of a "flavored" condom? And how do you know what flavor it is? (I really had to think about actually asking that question.)
 

It's my understanding that the flavoring is designed to appeal to homosexual consumers.  This is a 'family site' and so I won't go into any more detail.  Ask a policeman or healthcare worker if more information is needed on such depraved practices.

8 posted on 11/28/2004 3:27:36 PM PST by Stoat
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To: Stoat

While we are giving away free condoms why not throw in a free night at the Ritz and gift certificate to Victoria's Secret to complete the deal.


9 posted on 11/28/2004 3:30:36 PM PST by Hillary's Lovely Legs (Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps.)
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To: Stoat

Thanks. You have provided all the information I need to know about that subject.


10 posted on 11/28/2004 3:30:49 PM PST by Bernard (Caution Ahead - Road being Paved with Good Intentions)
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To: Stoat
As a taxpayer I'm glad to see my government is paying five cents per condom. I'm sure these funds will work as well as the fifteen billion we sent to Africa to stop/curb AIDS.
12 posted on 11/28/2004 3:32:03 PM PST by lindor
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To: fritzz

That'a just wrong.....


13 posted on 11/28/2004 3:33:23 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: anniegetyourgun

Too much, do you think?


14 posted on 11/28/2004 3:35:28 PM PST by fritzz (Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers)
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To: fritzz

Pink Slippers? Now I have seen everything! ROFL


15 posted on 11/28/2004 3:36:23 PM PST by lindor
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To: fritzz

I think


16 posted on 11/28/2004 3:37:07 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: Bernard

FYI to all: The purpose of FLAVORED condems is so the male can receive oral sex (from a WOMAN!) with reduced risk of giving or receiving an STD........


17 posted on 11/28/2004 3:37:08 PM PST by 2harddrive (...House a TOTAL Loss.....)
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To: Stoat

This program is inherently biased against lebians. Where's the outrage? Why not provide equal funding for exotic edible panties?


18 posted on 11/28/2004 3:37:49 PM PST by kcar (theUNsucks.com)
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To: anniegetyourgun

It's gone.


19 posted on 11/28/2004 3:38:47 PM PST by fritzz (Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers)
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To: 2harddrive

This, from a Freeper named 2harddrive......


20 posted on 11/28/2004 3:39:29 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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