A group of religious freaks is protesting condoms being available to athletes at the Olympic village. Among the stupidity in the article: “The eyes of the world will be focused on Salt Lake City as a symbol of peace and brotherhood in the wake of Sept. 11.” First of all, the events of September 11th had next-to-nothing to do with Salt Lake City, and secondly, I don’t think anybody will see the Olympics any differently now than they did two years ago. “Peace and brotherhood,” my ass.
More idiocy: “Organizers should use this opportunity to showcase ‘virtues, like the spirit of unity and sportsmanship, not recreational sex — not even safe sex,’ said Swindell, 28. ‘Where are their priorities?’” Yeah, jeez…how inappropriate of them to promote safe sex!
Two whole demonstrators showed up for the protest. I’m surprised they scared up even that many. “We plan to have around 40 to 50 pro-life demonstrators out here during the Olympics.” So does “pro-life” now mean “anti-condom?”