Well, unless you've been on a flight as long as Justine's was, you know by now that she's become unemployed quite unceremoniously. And her dad ain't pleased. With what she did, not that she's now a bum. She probably has a bright future with that NTSB intern who 'confirmed' the pilots from Asiana 211. But I digress. We're not here to discuss up and coming comedians, we're here to discuss AIDS.
For those in out of the loop, Acquired Immune Deficiency (or if you prefer, Immunodeficiency) Syndrome is the product of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Long story short, the virus shows up and shuts down the body's immune system. It propagates in the body and can spread to others via bodily fluids (e.g. mucus, semen, blood, etc.). But not by shaking hands. Again, I've digressed.
On to the real reason we're here: Justine. Ms. Sacco apparently has quite a history of inflammatory tweets and was probably asking for it. Intermission:
For those in out of the loop, Acquired Immune Deficiency (or if you prefer, Immunodeficiency) Syndrome is the product of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Long story short, the virus shows up and shuts down the body's immune system. It propagates in the body and can spread to others via bodily fluids (e.g. mucus, semen, blood, etc.). But not by shaking hands. Again, I've digressed.
On to the real reason we're here: Justine. Ms. Sacco apparently has quite a history of inflammatory tweets and was probably asking for it. Intermission:
Anyway, back to reality and the matter at hand: AIDS. Ms. Sacco's comments certainly weren't the best choice of words one could've used, as evidenced by her needing a new employer soon. However, all of this glosses over the serious problem of our day. AIDS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE IN BLACK [Sub-Saharan] AFRICA! We could be here for weeks going debating statistics on it. But one thing we cannot do is continue to sit idly by.
All the armchair outrage is useless without action. Imagine what could be done to actually address the actual problem, AIDS, if half of the energy that's been directed at Sacco had instead been expended three weeks ago for Justine's favorite holiday. Thankfully, some people aren't just trying to add their voice to the cacophony, they actually do care. Several websites have been set up in Justine's honor to benefit AIDS charities. And there are certainly volunteer opportunities too.
So I'll actually challenge y'all to go do something. Justine's 15 minutes are quickly fading, now it's time for the armchair crowd to get up and put up. Even if it's just donating a few bucks. Gogogo.
PS: No gogo, I still will not pay your outrageous fees to maintain connectivity during flight.
PS: No gogo, I still will not pay your outrageous fees to maintain connectivity during flight.
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