Members of Congress Exempted from Effects of “Abstention Only” Programs for Teens

As it often does, Congress exempted its members from the effects of recent legislation—this time, from the current revival of “abstention only” sex education programs for teens. “When I heard that teenagers were being told to abstain, I thought, ‘Whoa!’” said Congressman William Kreiper (R-Arizona). “This heavy-handed program would make it darn near impossible for me to stay in close touch with teen constituents and campaign at shopping malls in my district after dark.” As amended, legislation will fund programs teaching teens to abstain from sex with persons “unless said persons are serving in Congress.”