Reply to Galen: Condoms

[PHYLLIS SPURR]

> From:           larkin at webstar.net (Lord Larkin O'Kane)
> Date sent:      Mon, 21 Jul 1997 19:39:41 GMT

> On Mon, 21 Jul 1997 14:07:56 -0600, you wrote:
> 
> >
> >I don't believe that anyone one person should be the contact point 
> >for condoms.  The following suggestion emanates from a co-worker here 
> >at the Texas Department of Health:  Place a supply in the rest areas 
> >(port-a-johns and restrooms).  I would like to supplement that idea 
> >with pamphlets about STDs.
> >
> 
> They make wonderful water baloons and if made available in the
> port-a-johns WILL be used for such by those who are not yet mature
> enough to use them in the intended manner.  Of course, we could always
> make the available for sale to avoid this but then we are right back
> where we started this discussion from.
> 
> larkin
> ===
> 
> Larkin
> ===


While I try hard to believe that are populace are mature and well-
behaved (add in your own adjectives)  people, there will be those who 
will abuse any generosity.  Give them an inch... they'll take a mile. 
But I am against the position of condoms for sale.  There are too 
many people who show up to events with just enough or not enough 
funds to make it home.  Good health is not just for those who can 
afford good health.  Donations would be good, but not mandatory.

They should be made available in an area that is not being monitored.  

Phyllis L. Spurr
aka Eowyn ferch Rhys, Elfsea