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<v Glen>My advice for the general public,</v>

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in a small town rural community

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is to number one do not think that

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the disease is not here in your town because it is.

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And if you run in to someone who,

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who discloses their status to you, befriend them,

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you know, do not shy away, do not back away,

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do not ostracize him,

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do not discriminate against them,

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cause they're a person like you are, you know,

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and respect their privacy.

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Do not go and tell your gossipy neighbor or wife,

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because that's the one thing that we,

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those of us that have the HIV or AIDS disease

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that live in a small town or even in a big city,

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we want to be able to disclose to who we want

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to disclose to about our status.

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And so therefore, once again, for the general public

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in a small town or a rural community.

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Embrace those that you find out who have the disease,

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make them your friend and make them a part of the community.

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Because you have nothing to worry about but

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we have a lot to worry about from you.

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That's what I would say to the general public

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of a small town or a rural community.