Unless you rape someone... — Page 7

Now that example would be different than the previous examples, wouldn't it?? That example is not the same as a person letting a poz person sleep with them without a condom.

The details are extremely important.

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So, the only charge was with the 15yo? And that makes sense as not only did he commit statutory rape, but we don't expect minors to make responsible decisions regarding sex per age of consent laws.

Those other partners were stupid for not using protection. The only way it could be worthy of being a crime is if you can prove he had motivation to infect others.

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Updated On: 7/22/05 at 07:18 PM

That we agree on I think, Pinguin. I don't think anyone disagrees that a poz person who lies about a broken condom or intentionally tampers with a condom is guilty of a crime. I don't think anyone disagrees that a person who has motivation to infect others is a criminal. I don't think anyone disagrees that a trusted partner who cheats around and brings HIV home to their partner is a criminal.

But the debate seems to lie in those instances when a person doesn't disclose their poz status (IF they even know they are poz) and has bareback sex. And when, it is CLEAR that one should never let a non-trusted partner not use a condom with you, I do not see how people can not take responsibility for themselves.

We live in a blame anyone but ourselves society these days--and it's absolute BS.

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Updated On: 7/22/05 at 07:29 PM