"HIV hasn't gone away"

[ASsman]

HIV hasn't gone away

Time to face the facts... World AIDS day poster - Pop-up window (150kb)Welcome to World AIDS Day - the international day of action on HIV and AIDS which takes place every year on 1 December.

This year in the UK, World AIDS Day is about reminding us all that HIV is an issue for everyone.

Thousands of new cases of HIV are still being diagnosed in the UK each year and the only way we can stop it spreading is by creating a more AIDS Aware society in which everyone takes action.

The stories on our site (just click on the images above) are from real people who are taking action. This may be as simple as learning more about HIV, attending a World AIDS Day event or practicing safer sex... but no matter how small or large their contribution, they are all making a difference.

We want to hear why HIV is an issue for you and what you are doing about it (we can even suggest ways for you to get involved if that helps!) Just send us your thoughts and you might see your face appearing on our site.

You can show your support for World AIDS Day by wearing the Virtual Red Ribbon online.

Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, Man Around, you can now support World AIDS Day 2004 just by treating yourself to a holiday!

Watch the Community Channel on 1 December - the first UK TV channel to broadcast non stop 24-hour HIV awareness programmes on World AIDS Day in partnership with the National AIDS Trust!

NAT is also grateful to our other sponsors Immunace and Uviclean.

http://www.worldaidsday.org/

[Whois]

We all know Jesus only gives AIDS to dirty stinking whores...and those gay people.

[valvano]

no,
gays give it to each other through risky sex practices
heterosexuals give it to each other through sleeping around
people give it to each other through drug use, etc

and then there are the innocent victims that result from the above groups


why is we are to feel "compassion" etc for those with aids, yet people who get simple herpes, non fatal diseases, etc from the exact same actions do not deserve the same "compassion"?

newsflash...theres a simple way to not get aids. find a partner and stick with them for the rest of your life. dont do drugs. dont engage in behaviour that will get you aids.....duh

[Alli]

There was an AIDS speech on campus today in the multicultural lounge. I felt bad for the speakers I only saw like four people in the room.

wheres the AIDS love??

[Rosie Cotton]

Originally Posted by valvano

why is we are to feel "compassion" etc for those with aids, yet people who get simple herpes, non fatal diseases, etc from the exact same actions do not deserve the same "compassion"?

There are some that, yes, it is a bit hard to feel sorry for. But what about a woman who contracts HIV after her husband cheats? What about innocent children? What about those uneducated due to abstinace only teachings? Young people who have no other choice but to sell their bodies for food? Hmm? And how about good old fashioned compassion towards your fellow humans?

You answered your own question about the lack of compassion towards people with herpes. It's non-fatal.

find a partner and stick with them for the rest of your life.

There is a major flaw in this. One person may be faithful, but that doesn't mean the other is.

[Rosie Cotton]

Plus, what about rape victims? Are we supposed to just say "eh, whatever" to someone who is forced?

[ASsman]

As long as you can generalize it so that you don't have to care... it's all good. Especially since we only have AIDS in the US and only whores and Jews get it.

[Whois]

Originally Posted by Rosie Cotton

Plus, what about rape victims? Are we supposed to just say "eh, whatever" to someone who is forced?

Why yes...this is the new compassion.

[Rancid_Beasties]

Originally Posted by Rosie Cotton

There is a major flaw in this. One person may be faithful, but that doesn't mean the other is.

That's how it happens in third world countries, one partner contracts aids during their promiscuous youth, then when they settle down to marry, not knowing that they've contracted the disease they pass it on to their partner and their children. Its a terrible situation and thats where 46664 concerts may raise some awareness.

Although, I must admit it feels as though people just aren't worried about it anymore. Back in the day there were these really confronting aids adds on TV here in Australia, and they were very effective. Now theres nothing...and infection rates seem to be rising. I think its not just prevention and protection, its also testing. People around the world should have yearly checkups with bloodtests, it would detect all types of diseases. It would be costly but at least then those with the disease would know not to infect others.

[jegtar]

Originally Posted by Rancid_Beasties

That's how it happens in third world countries, one partner contracts aids during their promiscuous youth, then when they settle down to marry, not knowing that they've contracted the disease they pass it on to their partner and their children. Its a terrible situation and thats where 46664 concerts may raise some awareness.

People in Third world countries think that having sex with a virgin will cure them. That how those stupid fucks spread it so fast.