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— Tue, Apr 17, 2007 —
Aussie P.M. to AIDS: "Not in my country!"
Australia has discovered a cure for AIDS: banishment!

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On the left: John Howard. He doesn't know what all the fuss about HIV and AIDS is about—in Australia, anyway. The Prime Minister's solution is so simple we wonder why we didn't think of it first: ban anyone with HIV or AIDS from immigrating to the country! We're surprised he didn't go one farther and offer to eradicate the disease altogether. Think of how much the health care industry would save annually!

On the right: "Tim D," who wrote the story. We hate to break it to the P.M., but if he's an example of your typical Aussie, then there's nothing Australia can do to stop HIV-positive or HIV-negative gay men from immigrating to Australia. Uh-uh!

John Howard: HIV Not Welcome in Australia [SameSame]

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DS says:

How about the fact that foreign HIV-positive individuals are technically barred from even visiting the United States? That includes everything from business trips to family jaunts in theme parks. If customs finds HIV meds in your bags, they're technically allowed to deport you on the spot.

Not only is this an obstacle for travelers, but you can imagine how muddied it gets in regards to immigration.

At least in Australia it's black-and-white and people are getting pissed about it... How many people do you know that are aware that the U.S. is one of about 5 countries in the world that explicitly bans HIV-positive visitors?

April 17, 2007 5:20 PM
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Danny says:

Thank you DS for noting America's own bullshit laws!

April 17, 2007 7:21 PM
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lauren katz says:

this is retarded

April 17, 2007 8:09 PM
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Jeff says:

Nothing could stop men from EMIGRATING to Australia.

April 17, 2007 11:15 PM

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