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To: ravager; Larry Lucido

Tragic thing about the HIV in Swaziland, it runs at 40-45% of the population.

Tons of innocent victims, the orphans.

The rate is attributed to the serial polygamy and the lack of male circumcision.

King Mswati III just endorsed that men should get circumcised, but as the husband of 13 wives he is not about to change the polygamy thing.

Interestingly they conduct a “Reed Dance” annually. Maidens dance for the King and a crowd of spectators wearing a skirt made of reeds but no top. The King chooses his next bride from among the maidens.

Granted the Plague can be cured if treated early enough....


19 posted on 07/31/2012 7:42:13 PM PDT by Gamecock (We don't come to Christ to be born again; rather, we are born again in order to come to Christ. RCS)
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To: Gamecock

Male circumcision to fight HIV is just another myth. If you are going to be polygamous with several dozen partners at a time and not use condoms, Male circumcision is not going to make much difference.


20 posted on 08/01/2012 6:15:50 AM PDT by ravager
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