That's really the more important question here.

A western Colombian city councilman wants to require everyone in town 14 or older to carry a condom to prevent pregnancy and disease, outraging local priests.

William Pena, a councilman in Tulua, said Wednesday he will present a formal proposal to force all men and women — even those just visiting — to always carry at least one condom. Those caught empty-pocketed could pay a fine of $180 or take a safe sex course, he said.

"Sexual relations are going on constantly," Pena told The Associated Press by telephone. "If you carry a condom, chances are you'll use it during the day. It's not going to be there forever."

Tulua has one of the highest rates of AIDS in Colombia, he said. The proposal will be debated by other town leaders and could go into effect by March, he said.

There are a couple of problems, of course.

First, this is an incredibly unreasonable way to deal with the issue of AIDS and pregnancy. Talk about your expansions of government power.

Secondly, though, heat and friction degrade teh latex, so carrying the thing around in the pocket will result in pinholes and breakage over time. That means that folks who think they are "safe" won't be -- but might be more inclined to engage in sex because of their misperception.

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