Senator Jesse Helms publically blamed those infected with AIDs for bringing the disease on themselves.

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Senator Jesse Helms publically blamed those infected with AIDs for bringing the disease on themselves.​

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Senator Jesse Helms made several public statements blaming those with AIDS for their illness, including his infamous quote "The American people would not tolerate the taking of one innocent life just to save another. Yet, eighty-four percent of the AIDS victims are male homosexuals and the most common cause of death is homosexual acts. So, AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals."

Senator Jesse Helms Publically Blamed Those Infected with AIDs for Bringing