Editor,
June is recognized as a month of pride for those who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Putting any and all prejudgments aside, focusing on comprehensive sex education should be an integral part of the celebrations. When young adults do not receive proper sex education, including views on alternative sexual identities, harmful stigmas are allowed to continue to the detriment of society. Regardless of one's sexual orientation, proper knowledge of and access to contraceptives minimizes transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, empowering all members of society to make careful and thoughtful decisions.
Comprehensive sex education is not just about ways to prevent pregnancies and diseases; it also educates youth about the complex decisions surrounding sex and the reality of differing sexual orientations. This empowers students and prevents unjustified prejudices, reducing the oppression of people labeled different and limiting hate crimes. In the land of the free and brave, people often act cowardly and close-minded toward their fellow citizens, often due to a lack of education about sexuality. I still have faith that people, through education, will be able to eliminate false stigmas and propel humanity to a more peaceful future.
Jedrek Lamb
Field organizer
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