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Following through with a measure that was begun by Congress and President Bush last year, President Obama is lifting the ban on travel into the US for those living with HIV/AIDS. The administration will publish the final rule on Monday that lifts the band that has been in effect for 22 years.

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The President said of the decision:

    "A couple of years ago Michelle and I were in Africa and we tried to combat the stigma when we were in Kenya by taking a public HIV/AIDS test. And I'm proud to announce today we're about to take another step towards ending that stigma.

    Twenty-two years ago, in a decision rooted in fear rather than fact, the United States instituted a travel ban on entry into the country for people living with HIV/AIDS. Now, we talk about reducing the stigma of this disease -- yet we've treated a visitor living with it as a threat. We lead the world when it comes to helping stem the AIDS pandemic -- yet we are one of only a dozen countries that still bar people from HIV from entering our own country.If we want to be the global leader in combating HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it."

The ruling will allow families living with HIV/AIDS to stay together and will encourage people who have come in contact with the disease to get tested and get treatment.

This is a monumental step forward in treating those who suffer from HIV/AIDS not as individuals who should be quarantined, but as valuable members of society who deserve to be treated as equals.

What do you think of the ban being lifted?

via GOOD via Daily Dish


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Apple

Apple says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Honestly I know many people would thin this is so horrible, but just like any decision it has it's pro's and con's, but as human beings we cannot just fear everything we need to take a step and find a solution to what we fear and treat others as humans than as a disease. I don't fully agree with barack's decision but I think he is doing a great thing and I really doubt that people would ban americans that have Aids from traveling.

MochaCatastrophe

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I think this is amazing. We shouldn't avoid people with HIV/AIDS, we should be trying to find a cure and giving treatment. Props for Obama.

Lucas

Lucas says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

You've got to be fuc*ing kidding me. This guy is ruining this damn country and he doesnt even know it, he is a great speaker i will give him that but lifting a 22 YEAR ban on this is stupid. we arent trying avoid the people we are trying to avoid spreading it more in our own country. We dont need those people to find a fuc*ing cure we have all the people in this country to do that. BUt i forgot we have to bow down to the new hitler. fuc*ing dumb ass. He has broken every promise he has said he would change almost in order it seems FTW!!!!! Again this is only my opinion. not tryign to offend anyone on here. Swear.

Katiebtw

Katiebtw says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

ya do what you gotta do.
but you think he'd be more worried about the pressing matters in our country. not theres.

Ally!

Ally! says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

im glad that theyre lifting the ban. people have a natural right to go where they want. and that right should not be taken away due to a medical condition. it also means that people in the US may have to be a little more careful about having sex with people they dont know... which i dont see as a bad thing. the first step to helping someone with a disease is to accept that they have it... my opinion.

bobjesky

bobjesky says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i think it's so important to get rid of this fear and shame we associate with HIV. if we treat people like lepers because of their disease, then obviously they will hide it and just live with it. by being more accepting, americans will see that we HIV is nothing to be ashamed of, which will push them to get tested and treated.

and honestly, the easiest way to prevent the disease is to get tested regularly, always use clean needles, and WEAR A FREAKIN CONDOM. we don't have to be afraid of HIV as long as we take necessary precautions to keep ourselves safe.

Mirandaaaa!

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Dear everyone who thinks this is a bad thing,
Guess what, this is a great thing that Obama has done. These people affected with this disease are just like everyone else, and should be treated as such. You cannot in any way contract HIV/AIDS from the open air. Many of these people don't have long to live anyway, so let them live their life to the fullest. If you had the virus, or knew someone close to you that did, you'd feel the same way.

ellz

ellz says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I think this is an amazing step.I fully support Obama in his decision

edburger

edburger says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

if he is worried about families staying together and treating everyone equally why doesnt he make the same choice about immigrants.? tell me that one Obama.!

janelle jealousy;

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i think this is an amazing decision. why shouldnt people be able to into the country just because they are sick ? thats ridiculous . i think obama is doing an amazing job considering everything left for him to deal with from bush's presidency.


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