
The controversy all began with a British comedian who performed at the VMAs. He decided to include in his stand-up material the popular band the Jonas Brothers, and their decisions to wear purity rings and abstain from sex until marriage. I didn't see the comedian, so I don't know how tasteless the jokes were, but I really don't think it's okay to make fun of someone's personal sexual choices on national television. Honestly, I don't have a problem with purity rings, as long as they don't replace sex education. Simply because a teenager is abstinent does not mean that s/he shouldn't learn about safe sex practices. Think of it as stocking canned food in your basement in case the apocalypse arrives - it probably isn't going to happen anytime soon, but it's good to be prepared.
Despite the comedian being out of line, I was very displeased with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks' response, who also wears a purity ring. She held up her hand, and said, "I just have one thing to say about promise rings. It's not bad to wear a promise ring, because not everybody — guy or girl — wants to be a slut."
So if I don't wear a promise ring and vow to abstain from sex until marriage I'm a slut?
Not an okay thing to say. In my opinion, both parties were wrong in this debate.
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