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- Both Sarah Palin and John McCain are committed to abstinence-only education
- Sexual health experts conclude that abstinence-only education is ineffective in reducing teen pregnancyABC News: Palin Daughter's Pregnancy Spurs Sex Ed Debate (September 2, 2008)
- Experts favor comprehensive sex education including advice on how to properly use contraceptives to protect against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseasesABC News: Palin Daughter's Pregnancy Spurs Sex Ed Debate (September 2, 2008)
- Palin cut funding for a state program that helped shelter teen mothers who chose to carry their babies to termThe Trail: Palin Slashed Funding for Teen Moms (September 3, 2008)
- According to the March of Dimes, teen mothers are more likely to live in poverty than mothers over 20 years oldhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1159.asp
- March of Dimes also says that about 75% of unmarried teen mothers go on welfare within five years of giving birthhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1159.asp
- Palin opposes abortion
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Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin, who is now the Republican vice-presidential nominee, used her line-item veto to cut funding for programs that helped pay for shelters for unwed teenage mothers. Palin cut funding from $5 million back to $3.9 million. Shortly after it was announced that Palin was chosen as John McCain's running mate, Palin announced that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter Bristol Palin is pregnant.The Trail: Palin Slashed Funding for Teen Moms (September 3, 2008) Palin supports abstinence-only education.ABC News: Palin Daughter's Pregnancy Spurs Sex Ed Debate (September 2, 2008)
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Palin Teen Pregnancy Questions
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Why do teens cut? 4 AnswersI have a few friends that cut. From what we've talked about it, they say that they feel so much emotional pain that they just don't know how to cope - feeling p... read more -
Do you believe Levi Johnston's claims that Sarah Palin tried to adopt his baby? 3 AnswersI have no problem believing it, but I'm not sure what the big deal is. Sarah Palin wanted to care for her grandchild and shield the family from any public shame... read more -
Sarah Palin Jokes 7 AnswersHere are some Palin jokes. "I know all about Iran. I ran for Mayor and then I ran for Governor! I can't comment on the Kyoto Accord as I've only ever seen the... read more -
Bristol Palin says abstinence is unrealistic. Is she right, or is it just a matter of self control? 9 AnswersAbstinence is very possible. But unfortunately we live in this "instant" "don't wait" "have it now" kind of world. Teen's feel that they are adults before t... read more
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