come together

I like to think that we have come so far, but in reality, there is so much to still be done. Though there are stigmas out there against different groups at high risk for HIV, we must still remember that we are trying to address everyone, not just the LGBT community. That is the whole point of our class, is it not? I know I am feeling a little left out of the loop in class when we discuss the struggles of the people that aren't "average" as some in class have put it. We have to realize our own stigmas. We can't assume everyone is out to judge and shun and turn a blind eye. Like we discussed during our image presentations, it is all in how you present your arguement. It depends on how you word things and the point you are trying to get across. We have to think in terms of "maybe this person is accepting and wants to help this cause if they just get the right information", as opposed to combating problems by out-ing others who may be LGBT or HIV positive. This doesn't help the cause for the individual, who is the real concern. Every group is made up of different "one"'s.