Comments on: Which of our Blog Posts and Videos Do YOU View? Looking Back at 2010

By: Aaron Adams

Aaron Adams — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:13:03 +0000

I agree with Jeniffer. HIV and AIDS has carried a stigma (mainly by older people) that people who have the disease deserve it. That is not true. There is nothing so bad that anyone could do that would make them deserving of HIV/AIDS. I think that infected patients are still discriminated against because of fear, even though we now understand the acts that are risky. The blog from 12/22/10: ONAP Staff: It Gets Better was my favorite as well.

By: AIDS.gov

AIDS.gov — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:41:54 +0000

Jennifer— Thank you for your comment. Today’s recap post includes the five blog posts that were viewed the most on the AIDS.gov blog and our cross-post of “It Gets Better” post was not one of those most viewed in 2010. We agree it was a powerful post and video — and reducing stigma is an important issue. Thank you for your support.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:51:52 +0000

I am disappointed that you didn’t include the blog from 12/22/10: ONAP Staff: It Gets Better.
This was the most moving, inspirational posting and I believe it could create dynamic change. Further, I challenge everyone to create a similar video related to HIV/AIDS Positive status. I have long felt that it will only be in this kind of context that we will be able to destroy stigma, discrimination, and shame once and for all. Please, we need a chorus of voices and faces to overcome the fear and hate and to inspire hope and acceptance.