Now to be fair, the Pope has since clarified that he meant that *anyone* should be able to use condoms to prevent the spread of HIV… why he’s so focused on male prostitutes one can only guess! 😉
As per Andy Harris and the fact that his new insurance won’t kick in until 30 days after taking office… gee… I feel for the guy. If only someone would put some sort of regulations in place mandating immediate health coverage for American workers…
…oh wait…
Male prostitutes must be Vatican code for priests…
Or politicians…
No, no, they’re the “Johns.” [ahem, pope Johns, maybe?] The poor prostitutes result from “demand.” Unless you mean both classes screwing over the general population for money = prostitute. But then they wouldn’t need condoms for that…
You are a bitter, bitter old Catholic, aren’t you…
The best part was when a Vatican spokesman said that the meaning was clearly that male prostitutes can now use condoms without worrying that their use is a sin.
“Forgive me, father, for I have sinned. I have had sex for money, with many people who were not my wife…”
“Horrible! Say 100 Hail Mary’s and 500 Our Father’s for each one!”
“…but I used a condom every time.”
“Oh, well, that’s okay. Light a candle on your way out, and we’ll call it good.”
(note that I am not catholic (or other flavor of christian), but my father was when he was a kid, so that makes it okay….)
Ah… using the familial connection, eh? Fair enough.