Posted on 06/25/2010 4:55:24 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Obama urges all Americans to get tested for AIDS/HIV By Michael O'Brien - 06/25/10 03:24 PM ET
President Barack Obama urged all Americans on Friday to be tested for HIV.
Obama released a statement this afternoon marking National HIV Testing Day on Sunday, and encouraged people to get tested to learn their HIV status, the virus that contributes to AIDS.
"As we mark this day, I would like to renew my call for all Americans to help reduce the risk of infection by getting tested for HIV and learning their HIV status," Obama said in a statement.
"And research shows that people who know their status take better care of themselves and take steps to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others," he added. "That is why it is so important that people get tested."
Obama noted the advances in research and treatment of HIV and AIDS since the late 1980s and early 1990s, when AIDS was highly stigmatized and seen as an almost-certain death sentence.
He also called on philanthropic and faith-based groups, among other groups, to get involved in helping to fight AIDS.
"[A]ll of us have a responsibility to reduce our risk and know our status, to continue to support those already affected by this disease, and to fight the stigma and discrimination people still face," he said. "So on this National HIV Testing Day, let us all recommit to do our part to help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS."
Barry0 sure likes to project his failings on others doesn’t he? Does he want us all to do this before 0bamaCare is up and running so the monumental waste of money won’t affect those numbers?
I guess he wouldn’t consider that Sunday is a day of worship! Nope - can’t have that.
Kinda like when they forced all the banks to take the TARP money so nobody would know which ones were in trouble.
STFU, nobama. I refuse to do anything you say. Anything.
No, thanks, Messiah. Your supporters fall into the high-risk category; I do not.
Did larry sinclaire get tested?
Hmmm...yeah...I'll chance it. On the other hand, if Obama thinks it's necessary for everyone, I wonder why. Did he recently have a blood transfusion. Then again, I've seen hin throw a baseball. He should be tested daily.
Thread winner!!!
So which Obama contributor is in the business of doing AIDS/HIV testing?
Always follow the money with these people. Underneath their Ivy League veneer they’re just Chicago alderman.
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Excellent observation.
That I am wondering did Larry get test for HIV COME ON he did marry Michelle we don’t know Michelle history or Obama before he met both of them
Yeah you made a great point
That I am wondering did Larry get test for HIV COME ON he did marry Michelle we don’t know Michelle history or Obama before he met both of them
Yeah you made a great point
That I am wondering did Larry get test for HIV COME ON he did marry Michelle we don’t know Michelle history or Obama before he met both of them
Yeah you made a great point
does make ya wonder what the basturd has done now that we don’t know about and why he wants us all tested....
does make ya wonder what the basturd has done now that we don’t know about and why he wants us all tested....
does make ya wonder what the basturd has done now that we don’t know about and why he wants us all tested....
It sounds insane and it is.
These people are certifiable.
I get tested every time I give blood. I have graduated to the “short form”.
As for Obama, what an a*hole.
Stop supporting fag behavior...and stop billing me for AIDS medicine...
I think if you go to a doctor with vague symptoms, one of the first tests they perform is for HIV/AIDS.
You only figuratively bent us over and f’d us in the a** Mr. Soetoro. Until you literally do it to us I don’t think we need worry too much.
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