Fears stopped department acting on risky HIV cases


	Fears stopped department acting on risky HIV cases

tabsey

12-7-2007 7:56 PM

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tabsey says:

Either the "too hard basket" or "Cop out". Same thing and the govt saves money and avoids the issue. Politicians don't seem to have the brains, balls or interest to cope with anything that requires commitment.

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