Just have time for a quick post, but this one really caught my eye.  I
love reading Mothering magazine and appreciate the alterntive view points
that are offered on many subjects - many of which I agree with.  However,
although I have not read the article on AIDS, I have a feeling that it
goes along the lines of the vaccine controversy - since we don't know
everything about it yet and haven't worked out a foolproof
testing/vaccination program, therefore the whole theory can be in doubt,
etc, etc, (not to offend anyone, although I'm sure I will, it is similar,
to me, of the creation vs. evolution debate, speaking in a scientific not
religious context - faith is personal and obviously doesn't need to be
based on any science whatsoever).

I cannot believe that there is really any doubt at all in the huge
majority of medical and scientific circles that AIDS is caused by HIV and
similar viruses.  How exactly it is transmitted in all cases (ie
breastfeeding) is still open to investigation, but let's not throw the
baby out with the bathwater.  I will indeed read this article carefully,
but I caution readers to be suspicious when "respected scientists" or
"known authorities" are cited as supporting decidedly non-mainstream
theories.  This is occasionally an accurate statement, but more often I
see it used to support otherwise upsupportable ideas (think Ezzo).

Just some quick thoughts.  Need to read more before spouting off any
further.  This whole AIDS thing is so difficult we must be careful which
directions we go off on.

Sharon Knorr, BSMT, LLLL, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant Services
Rochester, New York
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