Regarding Joycelyn Elders...Here’s an excerpt from her Wikipedia entry:
“In 1994, she was invited to speak at a United Nations conference on AIDS. She was asked whether it would be appropriate to promote masturbation as a means of preventing young people from engaging in riskier forms of sexual activity, and she replied, “I think that it is part of human sexuality, and perhaps it should be taught.” This remark caused great controversy, especially among conservative Christian groups and right wing interests in the United States. President Clinton, who had been recently traumatized by the Republican takeover of Congress, asked for her resignation.[1]”
I love the line about Clinton being “traumatized” by the Republican takeover of Congress. Too funny. Excuse me, it wasn’t a takeover. It’s called an election. Duh.
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