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 I found out I had Herpes 3 years ago. The person who gave it to me didn't tell me. I'll never know who it was. But I am one of the people who will tell a person before we have sex about it. Regardless of whether I'm turned down or not. And I "
"emailed Ms. Behar and Barbara Walters regarding "My View""
"Country USA I SINCERELY hope Joy , Elizabeth AND the network take this as an opportunity to get educated about Herpes & STDS! Is this how they would talk about people with HIV or Cancer for that matter or an Alcoholic? They owe it to the public &"
"Country United States How ignorant"
"Country USA A narrow mind is a terrible waste of space!!"
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"Affiliation/Organization STD World of Resources Network Country USA I have always respected and admired Barbara Walters for the type of newswoman she has been in the past. But now have to think since she is the producer of the View, "What was she thinkin"
"Affiliation/Organization CT Social Organizer Country USA Such a pity for respected reporters to insult us without obvious knowledge. Barbarba, do you oversee this at all? Try AMERICAN SOCIAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION ( www.ASHA.org) to verify the facts you a"
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"Affiliation/Organization I have herpes hsv1 and hsv2 Country Beaumont, TX, USA Since Joy Behar has been awarded for her support of the Gay Community, you'd think she would have more understanding for those who have to overcome a social stereotype and sti"
"Country USA I'm 21 and did not ask for HSV2. You don't know what those of us that have it go through every day. You're lucky most of us are honest otherwise you yourself (Joy B) could be looking for support just like I did. I would like to see an apology"
"Hopefully this will get their attention.."
"Country Canada Joy your words as reported were insulting!! I dont with to bring anything else negative up, but your Karma looks bad!"
"Affiliation/Organization human being Country USA It's a shame to see even with all that money it can't make you compassionate or educated"
"Country USA HSV defines nobody"
"Country usa 10% is physical 90% is emotional, like that can cause a real self esteem issue and there is no place for ignorance when dealing with peoples lives"
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"I got HSV via my ex finace, I was 30 and always practiced safe sex. It is bc of commnets such as the ones made on your show that give such a negative attitude in our society...so thank you for helping promote the prejudices that we face today. You have ju"
"Country USA Have Joy and Elisabeth ever been tested for herpes? How do they know they aren't among the many people who have herpes and don't even know it? It's people like you who make the social stigma of this virus much worse to deal with than the phys"
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