Posted on 06/25/2010 4:55:24 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Obama urges all Americans to get tested for AIDS/HIV By Michael O'Brien - 06/25/10 03:24 PM ET
President Barack Obama urged all Americans on Friday to be tested for HIV.
Obama released a statement this afternoon marking National HIV Testing Day on Sunday, and encouraged people to get tested to learn their HIV status, the virus that contributes to AIDS.
"As we mark this day, I would like to renew my call for all Americans to help reduce the risk of infection by getting tested for HIV and learning their HIV status," Obama said in a statement.
"And research shows that people who know their status take better care of themselves and take steps to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others," he added. "That is why it is so important that people get tested."
Obama noted the advances in research and treatment of HIV and AIDS since the late 1980s and early 1990s, when AIDS was highly stigmatized and seen as an almost-certain death sentence.
He also called on philanthropic and faith-based groups, among other groups, to get involved in helping to fight AIDS.
"[A]ll of us have a responsibility to reduce our risk and know our status, to continue to support those already affected by this disease, and to fight the stigma and discrimination people still face," he said. "So on this National HIV Testing Day, let us all recommit to do our part to help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS."
Zero should be tested for idiocy as should First Zero.
Zero should be tested for idiocy as should First Zero.
Stay married, don’t screw around, don’t get AIDS. It is not rocket science Barry.
You mean alum perhaps?
Now that is a thought conjuring the vision of him sticking his head up his own a_s and jumping.
However, all inspired and happy fantasies aside, I think you are most likely right.
Zero should be tested for idiocy as should First Zero.
I want to see Obeeee results first.
I wondered why he attracks flys.
"President Obama is right. I went just yesterday to the clinic and got my HIV test. Even if you have not engaged in sexual activity since 1962, HIV AIDS does not discriminate. Even this coffee cup could be suspect. So go and get tested by an Obamacare Union Doctor today!"
‘...unnecessary tests drove up the cost of medicine...’
my initial thought too. But, since we now apparently live in an alternate universe, I wondered......does the government get reports/results of HIV testing? Is this another way for this govt to track/control citizens?? I wish I thought this was ridiculous. imho, every single thing this man does has an ulterior motive...
I think all Americans should be tested for Anti-Intelligent Democrat Syndrome. If tested positive, they should be quarantined, and put in a razor-wired hospice until they expire.
"My Mommy got me tested for HIV. And I got a lollipop. Anyone can get HIV because it's everywhere. I hope it wasn't in that lollipop."
Common house flies are attracted to decaying organic filth such as feces and rotting meat ... Link.
ty ty ty for this great comment! it is soooooooooo right on
Don’t need to. I don’t stick my Johnson where another man/woman evacuate their bowels and visa-versa.
He’s pandering to the HIV activists.
If he had a real moral message he would invoke the example of the Ugandan “ABC” program:
A - Abstinence before marriage
B - Being faithful in marriage
C - If single and not abstinent, ALWAYS use a condom
Only media types and others who have been sucking 0bama’s ***k need to worry.
bsmbi is projecting again.
Grubbing for the gay votes.
Salting (horrible poison) that steak (poor dead animal) will soon be a felony.
Was the coffee processed by union labor, because if it wasn’t, you’re not being patriotic.
Shameful, all of it.
Next time try watercress and bamboo... you will feel better about yourself and you will not be producing as much human waste that is contaminating our precious water and destroying our planet during this time of climate change.
Shame, shame, shame.....
Just say, for arguments sake, that you could. Since the germ (virus?) probably dies within millionths of a second upon being exposed to the air, one would have to be the fastest thing on Earth.
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