Is abstinence education the best way to teach sex ed?

Is abstinence the best way to teach sex ed? It is easy to argue against an abstinence only education but lets take a look at what it COULD do if it was strictly followed by teens. Pregnancy rates would drop-no sex, no pregnancy; STDs would become history for the most part-again no sex no STD transmission; feelings of rejection/hurt for having sex with someone because it is something everyone does would not be a factor in having to prove yourself to your peers. All in all a pretty easy fix to some of our societies problems...BUT...is this realistic? No, it is not. Some adolescents will try sex because the physical feelings and hormone changes are just too over whelming for them, some will be raped some will have parents that don't care if the kids have sex. In my not so humble opinion, not teaching adolescents about condoms, choices (including abstinence), and the risk of having unprotected sex is ludicrous. Not letting teens know there is a safe way to have sex and to prevent pregnancy is not only smart but shows some trust in their judgement. We can't protect our children from everything that happens but we sure can teach them how to be responsible and accountable. Give them choices and I would bet most will make a good choice with a little help from their parents.