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From: brianl@uunet.uu.net (Brian Larsen)
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Subject: Re: FEAR (was Re: Get tested)
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Date: 19 Oct 89 18:25:07 GMT
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I want to make a public apology to you Steve.
I did jump on you rather hastily, I just get very
emotionally charged with this issue. 

I have experienced more grief of death and illness
around this disease than at times I think I can handle.
And the meassage I wanted to get across(though through rage,
few ever listen) is that knowledge of one's health status
is the most important factor in stopping this disease from spreading.
I'm at a point where I have very few "old" friends left, and
I'm only 26.  I will try to keep to the facts.

thanks for calling me on my "stuff"
--Brian Larsen