Quote by Dennis Altman
Both the Moral Majority, who are recycling medieval language to explain AIDS, and those ultra-leftists who attribute AIDS to some sort of conspiracy, have a clearly political analysis of the epidemic. But even if one attributes its cause to a microorganism rather than the wrath of God, or the workings of the CIA, it is clear that the way in which AIDS has been perceived, conceptualized, imagined, researched and financed makes this the most political of diseases.
Summary
This quote highlights how the perception, understanding, research, and funding of AIDS has been strongly influenced by political factors. It criticizes both the Moral Majority, who attribute the disease to religious punishment, and the ultra-leftists, who see it as a conspiracy. Regardless of the actual cause being a microorganism, the quote suggests that the response to AIDS has been heavily shaped by political agendas. It emphasizes that AIDS is not solely a medical issue but also a disease with significant political implications.
Topics
Aids
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