The acronym, AIDS, conjures up feelings like any other terminal disease. Because the disease came to light among homosexual men and is also associated with IV drug abuse and prostitution, there is a temptation to categorize everyone with the disease as “bad” or at least “foolish.” To avoid dying from AIDS, one must avoid getting it. Prevention seems straight forward, but quickly gets muddled by society's diverse values, which support ideas about the rights and responsibilities of those with and without the disease. Our contention is that medical personnel should not judge AIDS victims, but rather do what they can to help.