Dear Nephew,

Abe’s son Don came by again with some more of his Mom’s blueberry muffins. I swear that kid gets more black-hearted every day. (see 5/21/04 and 5/24/04)

Being a youngster, of sorts, I asked him what he thought of Bush & Co virtuously promoting abstinence, not condoms, to prevent VD and AIDS.

“Youngsters, without condoms,” he spouted, ”will still have illicit sex; and sin, you know, can indirectly benefit the institution in power. Ms. Pye, sexually active kids can now help Republicans.”

“What?” I started.

Don cocked his head, “Easy, he said,” Being sexually active but unprotected, they get VD. Could even get AIDS. Now the family’s locked into pricey drugs at inflated prices with a chunk of the profits going into Republican coffers. Payback for favorable legislation.”

“Good God,” I muttered under my breath.

“Surer than fees or donations,” he smirked, “they can’t escape or opt out unless they choose death. Now, you enjoy Mom’s muffins.”

Well Nephew, I could’ve enjoyed the muffins smeared over that smirk on his face, but his Mom’s a kindly soul and a good cook to boot.

Yours Truly,
Great Aunt Maggie Pye