Purity Rings

I know I'm what one might aver a tad out of touch, but let's face it: it's the curmudgeon way to be proudly "out of touch."

While recently catching up on current events (by watching South Park) I heard about "purity rings." Because I am a curious sort, I googled "purity rings." Turns out, they are true to their appellation: teenagers wear them to promise chastity. Since such, ahh, lofty intentions are in keeping with the former Presidential administration's beliefs, the program to promote said rings got a hefty government grant.

I like to think my tax dollars are going to things that our country needs, like roads, bridges (the Pulaski skyway, near and dear to both New Jerseyites and NYC comes to mind) and such. But I fail to see where giving money to the promotion of purity rings is in any way, shape, or form one of them.