A.I.D.S. Campaign (Press, 31 October 1988)
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Summary: A.I.D.S. Campaign (Press, 31 October 1988)
On 31 October 1988, Varian J. Wilson expressed strong criticism of New Zealand's A.I.D.S. prevention campaign, which he deemed both ineffective and offensive. He argued that while New Zealanders sought direct and honest information about A.I.D.S., the campaign failed to address the realities of homosexual activity, focusing instead on heterosexual scenarios. Wilson pointed out that the majority of the 93 reported A.I.D.S. cases in New Zealand were linked to homosexuals who had contracted the disease overseas. He suggested that the apparent lack of A.I.D.S. cases in certain Pacific nations, despite their known sexual practices, indicated a lack of direct connection between homosexuality and the disease's spread. He also mentioned that A.I.D.S. seemed to have originated in California, propelled by promiscuous behaviour within specific communities, particularly in locations known for vibrant nightlife and sexual exploration, such as the Caribbean. Wilson's letter called for a more inclusive and honest approach to A.I.D.S. awareness that acknowledges all demographics affected by the disease.
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