Since one common way it is spread is associated with the gay lifestyle,

During the eighties the one thing which did most damage in respect of the spread of the disease was the idea that it was only gay people that had this problem, and of course in sexual relations the easiest way to contract HIV is through unprotected anal sex, which of course gay people indulge in.

But what was not considered was that by sheer weight of numbers, there are more heterosexual people indulging in this kind of sex than there are gay people , by a long long way.

The outcome was inevitable, especially considering the way it was being portrayed as just a "gay thing", and of course many of the he...

Since one common way it is spread is associated with the gay lifestyle,

During the eighties the one thing which did most damage in respect of the spread of the disease was the idea that it was only gay people that had this problem, and of course in sexual relations the easiest way to contract HIV is through unprotected anal sex, which of course gay people indulge in.

But what was not considered was that by sheer weight of numbers, there are more heterosexual people indulging in this kind of sex than there are gay people , by a long long way.

The outcome was inevitable, especially considering the way it was being portrayed as just a "gay thing", and of course many of the heterosexuals that did contract HIV would be oblivious to it for years, because "it couldn't happen to them".

I must also say that i find it sad that the problem is still being used by the anti-gay community to serve their own agenda, rather than looking at it from a purely humanitarian point of view, especially yesterday.

I must also say that i find it sad that the problem is still being used by the anti-gay community to serve their own agenda

I have never believed HIV to be simply a gay issue, it's just been a part, as well as multiple partners, and addicts sharing needles to the few cases where people contracted it through transfusions of tainted blood.

HIV is so rampant now, I do not see us ever defeating it short of a cure or everyone getting tested and have the results available to anyone to view via an internet database. My main point is whether it's gays, addicts, prostitutes or adulterous mates, we need to focus on the whole population instead of concentrating on offending a fe...

I must also say that i find it sad that the problem is still being used by the anti-gay community to serve their own agenda

I have never believed HIV to be simply a gay issue, it's just been a part, as well as multiple partners, and addicts sharing needles to the few cases where people contracted it through transfusions of tainted blood.

HIV is so rampant now, I do not see us ever defeating it short of a cure or everyone getting tested and have the results available to anyone to view via an internet database. My main point is whether it's gays, addicts, prostitutes or adulterous mates, we need to focus on the whole population instead of concentrating on offending a few.

It's a fact that guards of jails have to handle and transport HIV positive inmates and by law these officers can not be informed as to the danger these inmates represent to their lives, simply cloaked under the guise of a need-to-know basis. This rediculous reasoning is to protect the right of the infected individual while totally disregarding any rights of the general population to avoid becoming infected and possibly infecting their spouses.

HIV is so rampant now, I do not see us ever defeating it short of a cure or everyone getting tested and have the results available to anyone to view via an internet database.

Of course having the whole population tested would certainly be a step forward in that it enlightens those that are at present unaware of their HIV status, and this was something i was keen on right from the start.


Having that information information on an internet databse is really quit pointless considering that the day after you are tested your HIV status can change, and in the end it will just be used by those that would discriminate, eg, insurance companies, employers, anti gay groups etc...

HIV is so rampant now, I do not see us ever defeating it short of a cure or everyone getting tested and have the results available to anyone to view via an internet database.

Of course having the whole population tested would certainly be a step forward in that it enlightens those that are at present unaware of their HIV status, and this was something i was keen on right from the start.


Having that information information on an internet databse is really quit pointless considering that the day after you are tested your HIV status can change, and in the end it will just be used by those that would discriminate, eg, insurance companies, employers, anti gay groups etc.



It is up to each individual to protect themselves when indulging in sexual relations with others.

It's a fact that guards of jails have to handle and transport HIV positive inmates and by law these officers can not be informed as to the danger these inmates represent to their lives,

Agreed, there are cases such as this where the innocent need to be protected from those that would use their HIV status as a weapon.

The ones that have all the power to stop this is us, no one else, protect yourself.

"Two secs honey, just let me go HIVoogle you."

Naah, I don't think it would work.

First we need not worry about it actually working since the powers to be in this country would not think about identifying those infected. People would still practice their sexual way of life regardless if their lives were at stake, which they are. However if those that were HIV positive could be ID'ed it just might save a few from becoming infected.

The sad nature of Aids is the virus takes so long before the infected person realizes he/she is infected. This lag before symtoms become apparent allows for further transmission of the virus to their partners and the partners of thei...

"Two secs honey, just let me go HIVoogle you."

Naah, I don't think it would work.

First we need not worry about it actually working since the powers to be in this country would not think about identifying those infected. People would still practice their sexual way of life regardless if their lives were at stake, which they are. However if those that were HIV positive could be ID'ed it just might save a few from becoming infected.

The sad nature of Aids is the virus takes so long before the infected person realizes he/she is infected. This lag before symtoms become apparent allows for further transmission of the virus to their partners and the partners of theirs, and so on, it's like a deadly chain letter.

If once infected, death occured within a matter of days instead of years, it would most likely already be under control, although harsh, thousands of lives could be saved if this was the case.

It seems a lot of people are more concerned with protecting one's anonymity at all costs instead of actually trying to eradicate the disease.

I would like to think most people knowing they were HIV positive would avoid having sex, but realistically, there are some who knowing they are HIV positive and in essence sentenced to death would want to take as many with them as possible.

As i said the only people who have the power to stop the spread of HIV in it's tracks, is us.

I do agree with you, however you can get infected unknowingly by a spouse or partner who is not as loyal as you may think, which happens all to much nowadays. A husband or wife' greatest fear should be having an extra marital affair, contracting the disease and passing it unknowingly to their spouse.

Health care professionals and law enforcement are also in a precarious situation due to to the large amount of HIV positive people they encounter, so people can get infected innocently, without having sex with anyone. However I beleive as you do that most cases could be preven...

As i said the only people who have the power to stop the spread of HIV in it's tracks, is us.

I do agree with you, however you can get infected unknowingly by a spouse or partner who is not as loyal as you may think, which happens all to much nowadays. A husband or wife' greatest fear should be having an extra marital affair, contracting the disease and passing it unknowingly to their spouse.

Health care professionals and law enforcement are also in a precarious situation due to to the large amount of HIV positive people they encounter, so people can get infected innocently, without having sex with anyone. However I beleive as you do that most cases could be prevented by using common sense and staying loyal to your mate.

Then comes our young people, those that beleive they are invincible, never think about dying, I beleive they are most at risk in contracting and spreading the disease