Recently, I have come across many people discriminating against people with STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), especially those like Aids. Many even take it as a joke and use Aids as a joke. However, I feel that Aids is not a laughing matter and should not be used to mock at people. Thus, I would like to share my opinions on discrimination against people with STDs like HIV.
Why would HIV discrimination be one of a hot topic in today’s society? I feel that this is because more and more people are contracting HIV each and every day, and the number of discriminating cases are getting more common and prevalent. Even so, when people contract HIV, people try to avoid these people as they see these people as dirty people. However, this is a mindset that needs to be changed.
HIV is actually a disease that cannot be transmitted through sharing saliva, etc. It can only be transmitted through sex, which is a fact known widespread. Therefore, these people should never be avoided because they are seen as dirty. The worst is when children born with it are discriminated against. They should never be discriminated against since it is natural and cannot be controlled. They should be accepted in society just like any other normal person.
Since it cannot be transmitted through other ways, why then do people discriminate against it? First, there is no cure for HIV and if it is serious, death can result from it. People with HIV are therefore seen as dirty people ill people whom people do not like to associate themselves with. Next, this topic involves sex, which is very sensitive and many immature students like to joke about it. However, are these reasons for discrimination against HIV positive people?
I feel that everyone should be responsible for his or her actions and since they did not want to have safe sex, they should bear the brunt of contracting HIV. However, they should not be discriminated against just because of this. They should still be accepted into society. Can you imagine yourself in their shoes, contracting HIV and still being discriminated and not socially accepted by others? After all, these people are humans and humans make mistakes. Don't you think they deserve a second chance? Look at the picture below. Don't you think that removing discrimination would already be a very big help to their emotional and psychological well-being?
I feel that it is still safe to interact with HIV positive people since the disease can only be transmitted through sex or blood. We should not avoid them just because we are scared of these people, but help them instead to live the rest of their lives fruitfully. Before we discriminate against them, always think, what is the point of discriminating against them? Do you feel better? Do they feel better? I feel that there is nothing to discriminate about and they should not be avoided. They are part of the Earth. They have lives. We should be kind to them and accept them, and not be so cruel to them.
Thus, I feel that the ‘red ribbon’ project is an extremely essential project carried out in Singapore. It reminds people to give the HIV positive people a second chance, and accept them into society instead of discriminating them. So I would like to emphasize my stand that I feel that discrimination against HIV positive people is not right. Instead, we should help them, encourage them, give them a second chance.
In conclusion, we should always give people chances, even if they commit a mistake, and not discriminate against them for it. So how far do you agree with me? Do you think agree with me that discrimination against HIV positive people should not be condoned? Share your opinions with me.
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