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 »
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"Country USA Did you ladies really think you wouldn't get a response from the Herpes community for such an awful segment on that personal ad? Let me guess... You are so rich that you can't get it right? WRONG. You're married and your spouse doesn't have i"
"Affiliation/Organization Salem, OR Country USA I think Joy is WRONG in making such a joke of an incurable disease. What are those of us with HSV to do? From her comment, I'm guessing she is hoping we keep that information to ourselves - which would just "
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"Affiliation/Organization n/a Country USA I am appalled by the abhorrent and ignorant that were made."
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"Country U.S.A What a couple of "MORONS""
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"Country UNITED STATES i thought a person of such stature would not be ignorant and make like that or at least be smart enough not to voice her ignorance on television."
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"Country USA learn it before you comment on it!"
"Country usa was unfair and very rude"
"Affiliation/Organization MPwH Country USA I sent letter to all the hosts and ABC. I belive the only restitution would be an informative segment on HSV. It's the least they can do for the damage that's been done."
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"Country United States Herpes is something we have, not who we ARE. We are people too, and we deserve the same treatment as any other person does. We are learning to live with and cope with our own issues. We are educating ourselves on what herpes is and "
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"Educate the public,please."
"Country USA I am a healthcare provider. I am disappointed to read the transcript of Joy Behar's and behavior relating to Herpes. It sounds like she was inappropriate, insensitive, and will probably lose viewers. I have to wonder if her would be the sam"
"Country USA I think it is absolutely appalling that in this day and age that people are still judged by something like this. I also think that these women need to further educate themselves on this topic to avoid sounding ignorant on national television "
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"Such a show would be a great public service"
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