I wasn’t trying to be rude. It just seemed like you were suggesting the preventative injectable could be worse than AIDS itself, and I was genuinely asking why that would be scarier.
I’m sorry you’ve had such a rough experience with HIV treatment. That sounds genuinely awful. But just to clarify, the medication being discussed here is preventative, not treatment after infection. It likely has a different side effect profile because its purpose is prevention, not management of the disease.
If anything, your experience actually makes the case for a reliable preventative even stronger.
I understand where you're coming from based on what you've been through, but I think we're talking about two very different situations.
I believe true patriotism isn't just about loving your country, it's about holding it accountable to its ideals. I love America deeply, and I honor those who sacrificed to uphold its founding principles. But I also see how words like 'freedom' and 'patriotism' have been misused, often twisted into tools for division or control. To me, being a patriot means seeking truth, learning from history, and speaking out when those values are betrayed. It's about striving to make the country better, not pretending it’s perfect.