On Nov 4, 9:45*am, Janet > wrote:
> In article <bce83111-7708-4a49-80d0-
> >, says...
>
> * I think the gestation period of AIDS is like 20
>
> > years. *So once you get to 60 or thereabouts you don't have to worry
> > that someone you're screwing might have AIDS.
>
> * You're misinformed.
>
> * Janet


Well, whatever it is, it's a long gestation period, I know that.
Anyway, it's not about AIDS, it's about healthy living and how it's
odd how those under 18 or 21 years of age are not allowed to legally
smoke or drink, yet adults are allowed to do such childish things.
Maybe we should keep it as it is - no smoking or drinking till one is
18 or 21 - then make it illegal again when they hit age 50. That way
they get a 30 year period to see how hard a pounding their bodies can
take. The first 18 years of life can be spent doing healthy things
such as staying active, getting one's self ready for the rigors of
smoking and drinking during the legal years. And then when they hit
fifty they have to put it down by law. ........... Yes, even when I
sent that post with the 20 year gestation period quote I had a feeling
someone might challenge it, because I don't know the real number - but
I do know that as far as diseases or illnesses go it's a long one.
Anyway, regardless of the technicalities, the point is there comes a
time in one's life when they know they have less time and could afford
to flirt with diseases that have gestations periods longer than what
remains of their lives. I think the concept is funny. What are you,
some kind activist or something looking for an argument?

TJ