"Flynn Again Rejects Condom Ordinance"

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"Flynn Again Rejects Condom Ordinance"

Boston Globe (11/17/92), P. 29
Rezendes, Michael

Abstract: Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn has vetoed for the second time a measure that would require some restaurants and bars to install condom vending machines. Flynn's decision has fueled the City Hall controversy over AIDS prevention. Flynn, in a veto message filed on Friday, based his opposition to the legislation on a range of legal and policy issues. He said that the ordinance, which is sponsored by City Councilor David Scondras, would infringe upon the First Amendment free speech rights of bar and restaurant owners who do not want to sell condoms. Flynn also said that he does not feel that enlisting city government in an attempt to distribute condoms more widely will reduce the spread of HIV. Scondras argued that Flynn's free speech argument is "grasping at straws," and added that he believes the mayor vetoed the measure because "he's uncomfortable with the issue of condoms and sex." Similar legislation sponsored by Scondras was adopted by the Council and vetoed by Flynn previously this year. The Council failed to gain enough votes to overrule Flynn's veto. However, Scondras said he will persevere in filing versions of the condom vending machine legislation until Flynn changes his mind.

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