The recent report indicates that poverty is a link between those infected with HIV. Of course the article doesn't go into the behavior factors of those who are poor but, doesn't this make sense? If a person is poor, it is usually for a reason. They lack the skills of focusing on obtaining their goals and surround themselves with distractions and develop behaviors that are risky.
Over the past 20 years, you would have to be a fool not to notice the focus of sex in our culture. We are bombarded with sexual images from Hollywood, we are constantly pushed to talk about homosexuality, even though they do not make up the majority of people, and the value of sexual relationships have been degraded.
It seems as though no one "saves themselves" for marriage anymore and, if you dare suggest children do so, someone is always there to tell you how you are being unrealistic. The people that always suffer from these messages are the poor. Poor people statistically come from broken homes and, have behaviors that indicate an inability to control their emotions and, even their actions. So, of course a poor persons views of sex will be more promiscuous. A lack of understanding the consequences of one's own actions is a major difference between those who are poor and those who are highly successful.
In the article, there was a quote that I found quite interesting:
"You talk about 'Can we decrease the HIV burden in the United States?' I would say, 'What can we do to decrease poverty in the United States?'" del Rio said.I remember reading somewhere, in a book, I think it was "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. He said, the best thing you can do for the poor is to become rich! How true. If you can show others you can be a success, you can offer hope, and at the very least, you can provide jobs. The best way to lead is through example. We have to teach people that they are not victims, and that it is their thoughts and actions that ultimately determine how their lives will be.
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