No, quite to the contrary, these guys and their ruined lives ain't even the point. The point is they're a public health hazard for the rest of us.
(Hint: Do you go into public places and use a door handle to open a door? Do you go to the supermarket and put your hands on a shopping cart? Do you uh, maintain personal hygiene, and wash your hands every time?)
Yes, good, we all thought so... now guess what?
Got a news flash fer ya. You don't get hep C from these activities.