Occasionally, I hear people say or see posts about how the stigma against HIV isn't what it used to be. No, in some ways it's way worse. It's worse because we have information now. There's no reason to be ignorant of HIV today. There's no reason to use fear, anger & bitterness to stir the pot against those living with HIV & then say it was a joke.
Still not funny.
HIV stigma is as real as ever & in some places absolutely deadly. In places like I live, it might not be as extreme, but there's a definite possibly of your status being used against you. Not, trying to be overly sensitive here, but HIV is real & these acts of discrimination only make fighting the disease harder, Who wants to come forward knowing the virus could make them targets of ridicule, hate & malignant fear mongering?
No one.
A former UK X-Factor winner posted a stupid Twitter comment about some one & HIV. He tried to pass the jab off as a joke. Funny, no one's buying it.
I'm happy that people are putting this jerk in his place, Still, he felt comfortable enough to use HIV as a barb. When it comes to HIV/AIDS & stigma, not much has really changed.
Cya...
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