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From: Jessie.Martin@p4.f606.n202.z1.fidonet.org (Jessie Martin)
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Subject: Get tested
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Date: 22 Oct 89 05:00:15 GMT
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I do agree that testing must be an individual choice, but in making the  
decision, I believe that we must take responsibility for every sexual partner  
that we have been with.

I also believe that you have left out the most dangerous reason for not being  
tested - DENIAL! 

I have debated, argued, cajoled and pleaded with my brother to be tested. He  
and his lover of 15 years had always patronized the Baths until the AIDS  
epidemic hit. They have friends that have AIDS/ARC, yet both refuse to be  
tested. Their solution is NO SEX!

I, as a Lesbian, am doing everything that I can to help, including blood  
donation and home care, but with my brother, I am helpless. I live in constant  
fear of losing my brother out of his denial and refusal to just be tested.

I urge each and everyone to not only help themselves, their loved ones, but our  
entire race by being tested!

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