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Verfasser: James Datum: Dienstag, den 5. Februar 2002, um 23:08 Uhr Betrifft: Kostenlose "Safer Sex Kits" in SLC
So mancher Mormone wird froh sein wenn die Olympiade wieder vorbei ist ... und die ungläubigen Heiden (oder "Andern") wieder dahin gehen woher sie kamen.
Denn auf den StraÃen von Salt Lake City und Park City wird es ein Novum geben. Wir erinnern uns daran, daà es vor einigen Tagen, hieà die Sportler würden kostenlos Kondome bekommen. Das gab es schon bei vorherigen Olympiaden (Nagano, Atlanta und Sydney). Wir hörten auch, daà eine christliche Gruppe dagegen protestierte. Es kommt noch schlimmer für sie:
Auf den StraÃen werden 120 knallig orange Leute umherlaufen und kostenlose (250.000 Stück) "Safer Sex Kits" verschenken. Bürgermeister von SLC, Rocky Anderson (ein Exmo!!!) findet es gut und unterstützt es.
Darin enthalten Kondome, Lippen Balsam, Leuchtstäbe, Handwärmer, Informationskarten mit z.B. Infos zu den Sponsoren.. Gesponsert u.a. vom Roten Kreuz, African Faith Initiative, Durek Kondome, Utah AIDS Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (Geplante Elternschaft), Utah Homosexuellen & Lesben Vereinigung etc.
Protestierer Swindell ist entsetzt und fragt sich, warum nicht Infos verteilt werden zum Thema "Keuschheit. Ich würde ihm einen Nachdruck empfehlen von Boyd K. Packers Ansprache über die "kleine Fabrik" (für Ukundige, gemeint sind die männlichen Fortpflanzungsorgane) das Kirchenheftlein "Für eine starke Jugend", Spencer Kimballs "Das Wunder der Vergebung" (insb. die Kapitel über Selbstbefriedigung) ... und als Bonus, die spitzenmäÃige Broschüre "Wie man Selbstbefriedigung überwendet", vom ehemaligen (weil verstorben) Apostel Mark E. Petersen. Phantastische Tips daraus: Man dusche kalt, ziehe sich im Bett ganz enge Sachen an, stehe sofort auf wenn man aufwacht, wenn es einen im Bett überkommt, dann stehe man sofort auf und mache sich einen Snack! Würde natürlich erklären warum viele Mormonen ein bisserl rundlicher sind ... wie die "Andern."
Artikel:
"February 5, 2002
Protesters face new shock
By Diane Urbani, seret News staff writer
Protesters upset about a few thousand condoms circulating at the Olympic Village havenât seen anything yet. Salt Lake City is about to become the first Olympic host city where a quarter-million "safer sex kits" are distributed to the public.
Starting this weekend, some 120 SafeGames 2002 volunteers will be in downtown Salt Lake City and Park City, handing out free condoms, health information cards, glow sticks, hand warmers and lip balm. The agencies organizing the SafeGames effort include Planned Parenthood of Utah and the American Red Cross.
"The Red Cross? Wow," said a surprised Brandi Swindell, director of the Boise-based Generation Life group protesting the Olympic Village distribution of condoms. "This is unbelievable."
Hold on, "this is not just about condoms," said Luciano Colonna, director of the Harm Reduction Project, another of the health-education providers behind SafeGames 2002. People will also be offered cards listing useful phone numbers, ranging from where to call to find an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting to where to call a taxicab. The list is also available at www.safegames2002.com.
During the Games, "we anticipate people will be celebrating a little bit more than they normally would," Colonna said.
He and the Red Crossâ Kait Humphrey also anticipate at least some outcry from groups such as Generation Life.
But, "We saw the Olympics as a prime opportunity to bring our message to the forefront," Humphrey said. The message is that HIV is an entirely preventable disease," and the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and U.S. surgeon general recommend condoms as a barrier to the virus that causes AIDS. At the same time, "we do know the atmosphere in Utah. Weâre going to be careful about age groups, in terms of the people we approach. Weâre not going to approach anyone under 18. We never push information on anyone," Humphrey said.
"The only people who want condoms are the people who are having sex. And I think we should encourage safer sex," said Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson. While Salt Lake City Corp. is not directly involved in the Games-time condom distribution, the mayor was pleased that his city would make Olympic history with distribution of the kits. On Wednesday the SafeGames 2002 coalition will use the Cannon Room, next door to the mayorâs office in the City-County Building, to announce plans to distribute safer-sex kits.
During the Atlanta, Nagano and Sydney Games, athletes had access to free condoms at Olympic medical clinics. But Utah â contrary to its image â will be the first provider of safer-sex kits to the general public.
Humphrey said the condoms, with their accompanying HIV-prevention information, arenât just for visitors. "We want to make sure we take care of our community during and after the Olympics."
Kit bearers will be easy to find. Theyâll be wearing bright orange SafeGames 2002 caps as they roam from the Gallivan Center to Washington Square to downtown nightclubs.
"Why arenât they distributing information about chastity?" Swindell asked. "If youâre going to do something in the name of public health and safety, I say go for something thatâs 100 percent effective."
Kit packaging will indicate that condoms arenât a perfect guarantee against disease, Colonna said. He emphasized that condomsâ effectiveness depends on the userâs diligence, and that theyâre not foolproof. "Neither are seat belts, helmets, vaccines, or people. But in the real world we drive to work, vaccinate our children, and hope to get through the day unharmed. No disease prevention strategy is ever perfect." SafeGames 2002 volunteers will take a low-key approach to offering kits, he said. "This is a matter of hygiene, not morality."
Colonna, the father of a teenager, said he understands other parentsâ concerns about their children seeing SafeGames 2002 volunteers downtown. This can be seen as an opportunity, he said, for parents and their kids to talk about making safe choices about sex. Colonna doesnât believe the availability of condoms is going to promote sexual activity. "You could be offered a cigarette," or see people smoking downtown, he said. "Hopefully that doesnât mean youâll start smoking."Quelle:
http://wintersports2002.com/oly/view/0,3949,70000016,00.html