Where my SKF Lab friend took me, in 1982, every event, to keep me sober đ. He had PCP & passed away. RIP 1984 Robertson Log Cabin, sitting with dying AIDS patients: In 1982, as AIDS became a public concern, a sense of fear and anxiety spread through the population, particularly targeting gay men. The initial association of the disease with the LGBTQ+ community, along with the lack of understanding and effective treatment, fueled stigma and discrimination. The CDC first used the term "AIDS" in 1982, and the fear of transmission and the potential for the disease to spread in the general population was a major concern. Here's a more detailed look at the public perception and reaction to AIDS in 1982: Initial Fear and Misconceptions: AIDS was initially referred to as "GRID" (Gay-Related Immune Deficiency), further fueling the misconception that it was solely a gay disease. This misconception contributed to a climate of fear and discrimination against gay men. ...
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