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Nearly everyone who has ever tested HIV-positive did so because they thought they were having sex with someone who was "neg as of a certain date."
So what's your word worth? Nothing. So why use the words?
A truly educated man doesn't have to tell people
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A truly educated man knows the only true way to be safe is to have safe sex with everyone, regardless of what they think or claim about their HIV status.
A truly educated man does not rely on others to safeguard his health and safety.
Would you believe a stranger who says, "I'm not on any drugs, now let me drive you down the highway?"
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Why should that stranger believe you?
Why would you believe that stranger?
What is your word worth? Nothing.
What are your actions worth? Everything.