I am bothered by the assumptions made by NEA about the beliefs of its members. In other cases, NEA takes a pro-choice stance on abortion, again assuming that all members agree. As the religious convictions of the members of NEA are very diverse, NEA should avoid strong support of such emotionally charged, religious-ly connected, controversial topics. These stances divide our strength. Our focus should be on educating children, a cause one should be safe in assuming all members support.
Every right comes with a responsibility.
Students need to know there is a responsibility that goes with the privilege of sex. Sex should be postponed until a person can appropriately handle that responsibility. You said gay students are confused when told that sex should be postponed until marriage because they don't plan to marry. Whether a person chooses to marry is another choice that has a responsibility to go with the privilege. Obviously, these students are not able to handle the responsibility of their sexual activity, and the result is risk-taking behavior.