They say 1/4 of all HIV victims are unaware that they have the disease. At first, I thought everyone with AIDS should be separated from society, but that's impractical, financially and in other ways, too.
What if all US citizens were required to get yearly HIV tests? For those who can't afford it, the test would be free for those under a certain income bracket. Anybody who does not get tested each year will be arrested and charged with crime. Anyone who turns out to have the virus should have a permanent mark made by branding or tattooing (sedated, of course) (maybe on the inside of the elbow, so it doesn't show during business settings). That way, potential sex partners can simply check the person's elbow, as well as drug accomplices, etc.
I wish everyone could be responsible and avoid casual sex, test regularly on their own, use condoms, and avoid intravenous drugs, but that's not the way it is. This disease must be eradicated, even if it takes force.
2007-06-01 17:25:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Even prisoners, should be taken by the police in handcuffs to the blood-drawing table.
I'm oversimplifying my idea, and possibly the concept, but that's what I want to do. Once everyone's tested, even those identified HIV positive will be treated no differently than anyone else, unless anyone wants to check their elbow.
2007-06-01 17:26:54 · update #1
Those medically recorded to be HIV positive would be exempt from any future HIV testing unless a vaccine was found.
2007-06-01 17:35:08 · update #2
The dormant nature of the virus is why I advocate testing each year.
2007-06-01 17:36:25 · update #3
Well you really are oversimplifying it, I concur. But I understand you cannot account for every detail. Although this may slow down the spread of the virus, you have to consider that it can take months for the virus to become detectable, so in whatever that time frame is between screenings, its possible for people to have and spread the virus. But you also have to take a look at the legal implications that would come along with such reform, some would view this as an invasion of privacy.
But yes, I agree with your closing paragraph, if everyone were more responsible and took responsibility (which it seems like many don't want to) some changes really could be made for the better.
2007-06-01 17:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yearly HIV testing is a great Idea. As a nurse, I have to get yearly tuberculosis testing. A simple swab of the mouth at a work place can be beneficial to the environment and community. It will also cause more people to become more responsible, weather they are positive or negative. Now, branding or tattoing, is a bit far. But a record of all positve results should be kept. I know you would hate to have a mark plastered all over you screaming "I"M SICK!!!!" wouldn't make you feel good would it?
2007-06-02 00:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a concept bred from a desire for safety and convenience, but it is too much like letting governments play Big Brother even more than they already do (ex: prying into womens' medical business). In my opinion, things like disease and homosexuality are natural occurences on the planet and in our species that also naturally control the population. It is a shame more people don't know they have HIV, but honestly, should anyone be sleeping around that much? It's probably best to just worry about yourself and not be with anyone who refuses to take the test.
2007-06-02 00:33:56 · answer #3 · answered by Major Tom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that going overboard? Perhaps measures should be taken, but your idea seems almost like some sort of dictatorship.
2007-06-02 00:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Macintosh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should just send them all to Africa. Everybody has AIDS there anyway......
2007-06-02 00:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
creepy
I'm glad you're not the president
2007-06-02 00:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Angelacia baybeeeeee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋