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September 22nd, 2011
Common Sense on HIV Testing
There’s an editorial in today’s Boston Globe that concisely (188 words) describes the problems with both the current and proposed HIV testing laws in Massachusetts.
I’ve not been shy about the fact that I agree with every word of this piece.
And though I strongly recommend reading the whole editorial — it’s very well written — if you don’t have time, just read the title:
HIV Testing: No Need for Special Rules
That says it all.
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full agreement.