The ads are aimed at the young did you bring it
I forgot it
forget it the goal is to promote responsible
behavior and help prevent the spread of Hiv
infection but Dallas Association for decency's
Chris Wilson who viewed the ads at Kxastv studios
says they do the exact opposite the kids who
are going to watch this who they're trying to appeal
who aren't going to notice the condom part of it.
They're going to see a steamy scene, and all
we're doing here is, again,
giving parents another opportunity in the evening
where they have to ask their children to leave
the room.
Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala
hails the new public service announcements for
their frank messages.
Refrain from sex, but if sexually active, use
latex condoms for protection.
Every new HIV infection is needless infection.
We have the knowledge and the technology to
stop this epidemic.
The PSAs released today are both serious and humorous.
Wilson doesn't think they'll increase condom use.
They're trying to make something funny out of
something that's life-threatening.
And in the long run, it's going to have
absolutely no effect on teenagers
except to create a self-destructive atmosphere.
This shop in Dallas stacks more than 125 brands
of condoms
and hundreds of novelty items with safe sex
reminders on them.
Any way to get the message out.
One reason such places are in business is
because they help reduce
the uncomfortable feelings some have when it
comes to buying condoms.
The store manager says he thinks the ads are a
great idea,
not only because they may help break the stigma
surrounding condoms,
but also help save lives.
Every bit of exposure that can be made to make
people aware of the AIDS epidemic
needs to be out there.
People need to be protecting themselves.
Although the government says condoms work well
when used correctly and consistently,
Dallas Association for Decency faults the PSAs
for what they don't say.
Condoms aren't always 100% effective.
Barry Sims, Texas News 5.