HSV and "The View"
On Friday 13th, ABC's "The View" had their "Valentines Edition". Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck a host on the show, made some very offensive comments about Herpes. Unfortunately a lot of people be... continue reading »
"Total ignorance was shown. I suggest all the "cohosts" of The View do some research and LEARN before they comment."
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"Country USA I honestly can't believe that a nationally syndicated broadcast could be so uncaring as to the plight of over 25% of the population. I believe that we, as herpes survivors, deserve an apology of the highest order. I will not be watching the V"
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"I would like to say SHAME ON YOU Joy Behar for making such a foolish judgement on people with the herpes virus! Would you make the same judgement on people with chicken pox? Are you aware that these 2 illnesses stem from the same virus??? Apparently you w"
"Affiliation/Organization N/A Country United Kingdom Although I didn't get to see the show, I am offended that someone in the public eye can make such crude and ill informed about so many in so few words."
"Affiliation/Organization Sociology Professor Country Canada In a contemporary society such as ours it is both disappointing and alarming that a person in your position, with the privilege of the opportunity to educate, chose to teach ignorance and bigotr"
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"Affiliation/Organization POCSN Country USA She probably knows 50 people and they have Herpes.....dayum shame to be so ignorant...."
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"Affiliation/Organization Bay Area Friends San Francisco (BAFSF) Country USA It is time for the ignorance to stop!"
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"Affiliation/Organization http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HSV2Info Country United States There is a possibility of great life after herpes. People with herpes need support, information, and honestly, not to be the butt of jokes. Many people spreading this d"
"Country USA I did not see the show but I read about the on this website and I felt very aggravated. I use aggravated because it frustrates me that people can be so ignorant and insensitive. She could be one of those people who has herpes and doesn't eve"
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"Country USA Now, more than ever, I am PROUD to be a part of the "H" Community. Ask me and I will tell you why..."
"Country usa registered Nurse, NOT a loser"
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"Affiliation/Organization POCPhilly & Philadelphia HELP Country USA I certainly support Ms. Behar's freedom of choice, however, the same level of discrimination and disrespect would not have been allowed toward people living with HIV/AIDS. Since so ma"
"Country Canada All I have to say about it is "IGNORANCE pure Ignorance!""
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