A.I.D.S. Fears (Press, 8 July 1985)
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Summary: A.I.D.S. Fears (Press, 8 July 1985)
In a letter published on 8 July 1985, Varian J. Wilson criticises the Director-General of Health for merely attempting to alleviate fears surrounding AIDS rather than taking decisive action to combat the disease. He expresses concern for individuals who have tested positive for antibodies, asserting that they are essentially "doomed" and raises alarm over the potential spread of the illness, particularly among the homosexual community. Wilson references a recent incident involving a transvestite who was arrested and subsequently revealed to be undergoing treatment for AIDS. He questions the legitimacy of the individual's claim, suggesting it was a tactic to avoid incarceration. Furthermore, he highlights the issue of police and hospital authorities potentially releasing someone they believed to be dangerous, akin to a "rabid dog," back into the community. Wilson accuses the media of failing to report the full truth regarding the situation and emphasizes the urgent need for more vigilant measures to halt the spread of AIDS.
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