I have to disagree with Lampman on the AIDS thing. This is Accrington in the year 2007. I know several HIV positive local people, many of whom found out during routine testing and were previously unaware of their diagnosis. HIV is still spreading and thanks to the education that we received in the 80's many of us in the 35-50 age group are not affected. Unfortunately it is now affecting the young, with most cases in this country occurring in 15-25 year olds. This is because safe sex hasn't been rammed down their throats like it was with us. I am grateful for that education.
Lampman says that he doesn't know anyone who is HIV positive. The chances are that he does, but just doesn't know it.... After all, if you are diagnosed with HIV, who do you tell??? It's not something that you go blurting out to all and sundry. Many HIV positive people don't even tell their families.
I haven't seen this Al Gore film yet, but being an avid reader, traveller and nature fanatic, I do believe that environmental factors are responsible for the demise of many a species. I also believe that humans are very selfish when it comes to their own environment and it's a case of 'I'm alright Jack, and sod everything else.' I am one of these people who probably don't need to see the film but will anyway..
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