1. Helen Mathews Smith argues that routine testing for HIV is necessary in order to track and contain the virus. The American Civil Liberties Union asserts that mandatory testing violates the constitutional right to privacy. Based on the Viewpoints in the chapter, do you think testing for the AIDS virus should be voluntary or mandatory? Explain your answer.
2. According to William O. Fabbri, home test kits for HIV would encourage many people to test themselves for the AIDS virus and would result in a lower infection rate because HIV- positive people would take precautions to reduce the spread of AIDS. Christopher J. Portelli maintains, however, that the risks associated with home test kits would outweigh the benefits. Which argument do you think is more convincing? Why?
3. Geoffrey A.D. Smereck advocates partner notification, or contact tracing, as a means of controlling the spread of HIV. Mark S...