As much as I complain about Seattle (and by the way, it is raining outside as I type), this is a progressive place. The land of Dubya’s nightmare, the state which dares to realize that kids have the right to receive an education that is factually correct and inclusive–and not some pseudo religious ramblings. This goes for all subjects, including sex education. A bill requiring just that passed the state senate.

From the Seattle Times

Medically accurate sex education would be mandatory in public schools that choose to teach sex education under a measure that passed the state Senate on Wednesday.

After more than three hours of debate, the bill was approved on a 30-19 vote and now heads to the House. Republicans each walked off the floor after casting their “no” votes.Under the measure, schools would be required to discuss abstinence with students, but could not teach abstinence without also instructing students about other aspects of sex education including the use of contraceptives.

Opponents argued the measure doesn’t put enough emphasis on abstinence, and that it takes local control away.

Several amendments, including one that would allow schools to choose to have abstinence-only programs, failed.

Thank goodness that measure failed. Allowing schools to be able to choose abstinence only programs is akin to saying that schools can be just as selective on other subjects as well. Should a school be allowed to teach history that excludes any mention of slavery, World War II, or women’s suffrage? Sound silly? Well, its not any sillier than abstinence only sex education, considering that the majority of teens are not going to wait until they are married to have sex, and that they need sound information taught by an intelligent person, if they are going to make the right decision for themselves.

Anyway, good news, finally. I see it as a kick in the crotch to Dubya and his cronies. His brain isn’t large enough to grasp the concept that a thorough education reduces unwanted pregnancies, and that trying to instill ignorance merely increases the rate of abortion.

Now here’s the billion dollar question. Was Bush a virgin on his wedding night? How about Laura? What about Dick Cheney? What about all of the other morons preaching their stale rhetoric? How about the Bush girls–are they pure and untainted? Funny how Bush never points to himself or his family as an example of his policies.