“The AIDS epidemic turns 25 this week and while new infections are declining in a few countries, the number of infected is still growing, especially among young women.” I was watching the second half of the Frontline special on AIDS last night and once again, it was the kind of television that didn’t put me to sleep. At times I felt like yelling at the screen as I watched the recounting of the history of this disease. There were so many opportunities for leadership during those early years and one by one, the leaders failed. Reagan; a moral coward. Jesse Helms; hiding behind the Bible. Congressman and Senators; all looking to see which way the political winds were blowing instead of doing what was right and honorable. Shame!
The so-called Conservative Christians? Filled with hatred and bigotry, they seemed to enjoy tormenting the victims. And it continues today. How ignorant can we be?
With over 45 million people infected worldwide and that number growing daily, it is a disease that should have our full attention. But it doesn’t. More shame.
Reagan is the reason for everything Steve. My tire blew once because Reagan didn't do enough to insure that tires never, ever fail.
ReplyDeleteThe reason HIV spread so quickly is because people didn't want their behavior shackled. It the same story that has been going on since Eden. Oh but that was Reagans fault also.
Where on earth did you come up with that? And your comments on AIDS only indicate that you can't multi-task: Think and type at the same time. By the way, before the first AIDS case was diagnosed in LA, (1981) over 250,000 people were already infected. Behavior?
ReplyDeleteAnd since Reagan is no longer with us, I only hope he had a chance to ask for forgiveness...