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mack4289

Joined: 06 Dec 2006
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:58 am Post subject: kimchi isn't the only reason they don't have aids |
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http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2880647
"Park Gyeong-cheol, spokesman for the Korean Medical Association, the biggest organization that opposes the legalization of tattooists, has repeatedly told the Korean media that tattoos can spread infections like HIV. Park claims that Europe, where tattooing without a medical license is legal, has seen numerous cases."
Is this on par with fan death scientifically or is there some validity to it? |
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itaewonguy

Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:28 am Post subject: |
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well the reason their is alot of aids in Burma, cambodia, thailand is not so much from the sex! its the tattoo culture! infected and shared needles spread aids! |
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ED209
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:48 am Post subject: |
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Better rub kimchi on that new tattoo. |
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mikekim
Joined: 11 Aug 2006
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:26 am Post subject: |
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Hepatitis yes, HIV it would have to be one hell of a lucky needle. |
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Julius

Joined: 27 Jul 2006
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:34 am Post subject: |
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Oh dear..now all foreigners with tattoos have AIDS!!! |
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djsmnc

Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:48 am Post subject: |
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I think it sounds pretty valid. Who really needs a tattoo anyway? |
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jaganath69

Joined: 17 Jul 2003
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:48 am Post subject: |
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Black market and prohibition makes the good Doctor's argument look rather silly. |
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soju pizza

Joined: 21 Feb 2007
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:57 am Post subject: |
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itaewonguy wrote: |
well the reason their is alot of aids in Burma, cambodia, thailand is not so much from the sex! its the tattoo culture! infected and shared needles spread aids! |
Sharing needles, sure. But tattoo needles? Come on. You'd have to use the needle again within 20 minutes to spread HIV. That's how long the virus lives outside the body. |
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NQtropics

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:07 am Post subject: |
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soju pizza wrote: |
itaewonguy wrote: |
well the reason their is alot of aids in Burma, cambodia, thailand is not so much from the sex! its the tattoo culture! infected and shared needles spread aids! |
Sharing needles, sure. But tattoo needles? Come on. You'd have to use the needle again within 20 minutes to spread HIV. That's how long the virus lives outside the body. |
Would you be willing to test that theory?  |
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soju pizza

Joined: 21 Feb 2007
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:26 am Post subject: |
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Sorry, that didn't come out right.
I think most HIV is spread by sharing needles intraveneously. Research backs that up. Next is unprotected sex. Usually, the two are found in tandem in the highest at-risk or infected groups.
Tattoo needles however are, although quite capable of spreading HIV, far from the major reason there's an AIDS problem anywhere.
I'd have to see some pretty conclusive research to think tattoo needles were a major contributor to the spread of HIV. Korean medical experts need not apply. I have no respect for anyone stupid enough to perpetuate the myth of "fan death" from a medical standpoint. |
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Bibbitybop

Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Legalization and regulation of tattoos AND prostitution would solve 98% of the medical and disease problems in both those industries, not to mention the gain on taxes, increase in quality of services and reduced violence (against women, those whores). |
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cdninkorea

Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Bibbitybop wrote: |
Legalization and regulation of tattoos AND prostitution would solve 98% of the medical and disease problems in both those industries, not to mention the gain on taxes, increase in quality of services and reduced violence (against women, those whores). |
I agree with you there. Is it true that prostitution was legal up until about a decade ago? Or was it just a bill on stronger measures on that law (as opposed to new laws) that was passed? Anyone know? With sources? |
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Bibbitybop

Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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cdninkorea wrote: |
Bibbitybop wrote: |
Legalization and regulation of tattoos AND prostitution would solve 98% of the medical and disease problems in both those industries, not to mention the gain on taxes, increase in quality of services and reduced violence (against women, those whores). |
I agree with you there. Is it true that prostitution was legal up until about a decade ago? Or was it just a bill on stronger measures on that law (as opposed to new laws) that was passed? Anyone know? With sources? |
Paging Real Reality.....
I have heard it was legal until about 3 years ago. Now it's illegal, but when they bust brothels they often find the clients are people who are supposed to enforce the laws. It's a shame, too. Korea won't ever shut down hoing, they should do their best to make it safe for all.
BTW, I'm not one who needs or wants to buy sex (unless paying for dinner and drinks counts). I simply oppose government laws on morality in private establishments and homes (unless someone else is unwillingly at risk as a result of the action). |
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Hater Depot
Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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Mr Crowley
Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Location: Suwon
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Will someone post a photo of a red light district with a police station right by it ? |
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