This article is about some British police units starting to use spit guards on their helmets to prevent the spread of HIV, Hep C & TB. While the jury is still out on TB being spread in this manner, Hep C is highly unlikely to be spread by spit. For HIV to spread this way, the spitter's saliva would have to contain a significant amount of blood & the spittee would have to have an open wound.
The usage of the spit guards isn't supported by enough science to justify the expense. It's being promoted by the fear & hate associated with these illnesses. These spit guards are just another reminder of the level of stigma people living with HIV face every day.
Around the world, governments spend resources, promote laws, push misinformation concerning HIV & other illnesses. They spread their fear to others. The biggest viruses here are the fear, hate & anger generated by these willfully ignorant people who somehow got the power to manipulate the public.
Cya...
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