Why do they give AIDS medication to Africa, but not condoms?
I think it’s really stupid to try to help fix a problem, but not to try to combat the root of the problem. Giving theese people the medicine they need will only keep them alive a few more years, and without proper protection, they will most likely just have more time to give AIDS to more people. If more people have AIDS, the more need for vaccine. Is our government really that thickheaded? A: As some have said, condoms are much more available now…but there were/are some factors keeping condom distribution from being as widespread and effective as it could be. First is European influence. Through colonization and missionary work, the Catholic Church (please no one accuse me of anti-catholic bias, I’m just laying it out as I know it) has a strong presence. They have helped establish hospitals and clinics as part of their humanitarian work. The church has its view of condoms and birth control. Another factor is cultural. It is simply not seen as”manly” or even “normal” to use a condom..
