The simple answer: we wont.
Ok, so that was forty years ago.
Why havent the laws kept pace with the science then?
Where is the disconnect?
Why havent the states been able to keep up with the science?
Then theres the whole burden of proof issue.
Once youve been convicted, it never goes away.
Study after study and expert after expert all show that these laws do not prevent transmissions.
So, guess what, they dont test.
Plain and simple, these laws are stopping the fight to end HIV globally by 2030.
Except, we cant.
Because of these laws that exist, were not being treated just like everyone else.
Whats normal about that?
States should update and repeal outdated laws and policies.
She is 100% correct.
We need to do more to educate legislators on HIV and HIV criminalization.
Its not all doom and gloom, however.
There has been some progress, and I guess something is better than nothing.
There are some states that have been modernizing their HIV criminalization laws.
Since 2014, thirteen states have instituted changes, but its not enough.
There are people who can stand up for others and are willing to be examples.
Its 2024, not 1984.
Until then, I guess having HIV is a crime.
