ACLU battles 'abstinence-only'

The American Civil Liberties Union has launched a drive to persuade education officials in 18 states to reject federal government-affiliated abstinence-only programs.

The ACLU, citing data from a December 2004 report by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., claims the programs discriminate against homosexuals, contain too much religious connotation and spread false information, the Washington Times reported.

Maine officials announced they would reject federal abstinence-only funding, becoming the third state to do so. Pennsylvania and California are the other two states that have rejected the funds.

WorldNetDaily.com

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