Nass criticizes UW-Madison’s condom distribution campaign
WHITEWATER — A University of Wisconsin decision to distribute bags of condoms, sun screen and lip balm to students as a reminder to stay safe over spring break has drawn criticism from Rep. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), according to a news story in The Badger Herald.
The story noted Mike Mikalsen, a spokesman from Nass’ office, said the University of Health Service’s campaign sends mixed messages to students.
Mikalsen said Nass objects to the university promoting sexual activity. He also questions using tuition and school fee money for items students could purchase themselves, and suggested university resources might be better spent on “an alternative campaign that advocates the dangers of sex with strangers.”
Sarah Van Orman, UHS executive director, said the organization has had spring health campaigns for a number of years, and while this is the first time free products have been handed out, UHS does distribute free condoms to students year-round.
Van Orman said the costs of the campaign were minimal to students, and its message of prevention of STDs was beneficial to students and society.
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Mar 29, 2012 at 12:50 p.m.
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Rubber up, dudes!
Mar 29, 2012 at 11:33 a.m.
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Unbelievable. Adults have been given condoms, and someone is complaining about sending the wrong message? The only complaint here should be if the school only gave out latex condoms, they aren't being fair for people who are allergic to latex.
Adults make their own choices about who they have sex with. And some people are not always necessarily expecting to have sex when the time comes. It's better to be prepared just in case.
Unexpected pregnancies or the spreading of STDs and STIs is far worse than handing out free condoms.
Mar 29, 2012 at 9:22 a.m.
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So what "message" is the school sending by issuing lip balm and sun screen! The only message I'm getting is that Nass is trying to force the University's Health Services department AND every UW-W student to share HIS view of morality. The idea that University's hand out condoms, sunscreen and lip balm goes against Nass and his fellow Republicans goal of creating a nanny state. Nass believes he and his fellow Republican legislators should dictate to students, faculty and staff how the University should operate! It's the job of Health Services to remind students about the dangers of too much sun and unprotected sex, NOT our legislators. If you don't have enough to do, Steve, we can always find someone else to do YOUR job.
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