[trisham]

The higher estimate is based on data from 19 states and large cities that have been extrapolated to the nation as a whole.

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I'll be convinced when we have real data, thanks.

[gusopol3]

The CDC has reported the figure of 40,000 new infections each year for more than a decade, citing it as evidence that the epidemic in this country is stable. But while widely quoted, that number has never been adequately explained or justified, in the eyes of many epidemiologists.

The old numbers were just as legitimate or just as bogus.

[knarf]

Let me guess ... liberal states with cities that have large illegal populations.

The extrapolation?

Ever hear "Most Americans believe/say/are/will etc .. " ?

Extrapolation from polls done in chosen areas.

[Bernard]

I'll be convinced when we have real data, thanks.

Only the United States government has the time, money and hubris required to calculate exactly what it does not know, to three decimal places.

Actually, it doesn't have the money, but it can print more and make everybody believe it is actually worth something.

[Hank Kerchief]

All concern about AIDS, its statistics, treatment or non-treatment means nothing to me. I happen to belong to that class of people for whom AIDS is a zero threat and for whom sex is a thoroughly satisfying pleasure. The heterosexually monogamous ought to be able to deduct from their taxes any portion that goes toward any AIDS treatment or research. It has nothing to do with us. It is a disease that one gets by engaging in promiscuous sex. I have no problem with people practicing any kind of sex they choose, only let them pay their own consequences and don’t berate us with the problems of teen pregnancy, and rampant STDs. We don’t contribute to any of these problems and will never have them ourselves, and one doesn’t have to be a genius to figure out the solution.

I’m sorry if you have AIDs or any other STD or other problems that result from indescriminate sex. It’s not my fault, and it IS yours. You do have my sympathy, not that you have any right to it, and you have no right to my time or my money because you acted stupidly.

Hank