This is why I have nothing to do with the AARP. Why would I spend a farthing on a membership to an association that attacks my political choices and beliefs?
(And, I really don't think that their insurances and other "benefits" are anything special.)
Also, and changing subjects, many other posters correctly realize that many (but not all) AIDS cases are self inflicted (I.V. needle sharing and homosexual "lifestyle").
Although every HIV case is a tragedy, A cynic might say that rather than being "victims", many of those afflicted with AIDS are "volunteers".
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There are victims to be sure. Babies born with it as a result of having a parent who is infected. Those who unknowingly have sex with one who is infected and blood transfusions donated by the infected.
Are there any other victims?
It would seem that all who have it got it from another, either directly or indirectly, whose life style included homosexual sex or needle sharing.