Should we allow the use of vaccines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

Should we allow the use of vaccines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases?It is no secret that many fundamentalist Christians believe that sexual abstinence is the only acceptable choice for unmarried people. Religious conservatives at the Center for Disease Control (appointed by the Bush administration) are afraid that anything that might lessen the risks of sex might encourage liberal sexual behavior. They have even said that they would seriously consider preventing the distribution of newly-developed vaccines to protect against STDs. Even if we found a vaccine for the HIV virus, they might try to block its use. Is moral opposition to pre-marital sex so important that we should let people die of STDs rather than allow vaccines to be used? Would Jesus refuse to cure people with STDs? I would especially like to hear from conservative Christians and Bush supporters. If you had the power, would you withhold medical technology that could cure STDs?
If you want to see more detailed facts on this, here is a link to a New Yorker article by Michael Specter:
http://www.michaelspecter.com/ny/2006/2006_03_13_bush.html
AuroraDawn: If you click on my link to the New Yorker article, you will see that I am indeed very serious. Bush appointees in the CDC, the FDA, and elsewhere have actually said that they would have to "think long and hard" about releasing this sort of technology. An effective vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV) already exists, and some people are seriously questioning whether it should be used.
charice266: I agree with you that sitting on this sort of technology would be completely crazy, and I'm sure that it that these vaccines will eventually become used, one way or another. My point is this: What sort of minds would even consider trying to block vaccines and cures of this sort?

missy answers
No, I would not withhold such technology. I do believe pre-marital sex is a sin, but I am not in the business of asking the world's sinners to behave in a Christian manner. I am in the business of asking people to forsake their sin and turn to Jesus. If I can help them live longer, maybe that's a little more time they'll have to turn to Jesus before they die. No way would I assume the role of God in some attempt to punish them for their behavior.

Additional note: This opinion does not apply to distribution of condoms to minors in public school at taxpayer expense. Let them buy their own. This should not be the taxpayer's burden. We taxpayers already pay for condoms at their local public health department, anyway.

自由思想家
It is a sin to interfere with God's divine judgment.

rhsaunders
Of course. To prohibit it would be a moral abomination. There are ways of acquiring STD's other than by sexual contact (ask Arthur Ashe).

vanessa
THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY SO WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO IS PERFECTLY OKAY AS LONG AS YOU KEEP IT QUIET

jmlmmlmll
I absoultely believe that we should allow the vaccines, even as a Christian woman.
First of all, kids will be kids and will have sex whether or not we approve. Why shouldn't we protect them? Isn't that our job?

What do you think? Answer below! Learn about different types of STDs and the effects on the body in both women and men. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Info Blog.

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