1. What a freaking miracle. Growing up in the 80's, the notion was terrifying. I was straight and it was something my friends and I discussed. I can't imagine how awful it must've been for gay communities. Again, what a miracle.

2. OK, fair point.

Thanks for the info! I know HIV isn't exactly "no big deal" today, but seeing it go from "you're certain to die" to "it's annoying to have to take medicine forever" is still a wonder of modern science.