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First of all, let's not be blindsided by semantics. A plan to END HIV, is not necessarily a plan to CURE HIV. That said, the president's words on this subject are just as hopeful, if not more so, as any of the Democrats running. He talks about it at EVERY rally! And politics aside, surely that can be appreciated! Here's the link, again, to read about the efforts of HIV.gov, under the Trump Administration: https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/overview
2 pesky facts make this article irrelevant: 1) Trump will likely win again. 2) AIDS Inc would still rather see him fail at all costs, as shown by the public threats against anyone "collaborating" with this administration, and by the recent histrionic display put on by activists protesting the new CDC director. expect 2016-2017 repeated, when "The Coalition of AIDS Activists" steered the HIV community way up into Sh1t Creek with the no paddle. ho, meet hum.
In my opinion Bernie Sanders has the best articulated approach towards this, now, 40 year old, ongoing significant issue. He has clearly thought through this complex issue set, from top to bottom, so I take my hat off to him. It would be very refreshing to see Bernie to get the opportunity to carry his well thought out approach, translated into action and delivery to those who need it.
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The first step that must be taken is to restore The Affordable Care Act which protects the most vulnerable among us who have pre-existing conditions like HIV. Without first guaranteeing this protection for those living with HIV everything else that can be done, no matter how grandiose the plans may be, will fall short.
September 11, 2019 • New Jersey