Wash. Times; 10-31-86
Kudos for Dr. Koop

Your Oct. 27 editorial “Flying the.
Koop,” on U.S. Surgeon General C.
Everett Koop’s stand in favor of pub-
lic education to prevent the spread
of AIDS, grossly misrepresented a
serious national epidemic.

Dr. Koop has recognized the ur-
gent need to inform all potential
AIDS victims of ways to prevent be-
ing infected with the virus that ulti-'
mately brings on the disease.

Ignorance is akin to death in this
epidemic; and as our surgeon gen-
eral, Dr. Koop has taken a highly
visible and extemely responsible po-
sition by urging early exposure to
disease prevention information.

As to the dig against his pro-lite’
position, his efforts in the area of
respect for human life have been

 

undiminished, not unly for the un-
born but also for the elderly who are
targeted for euthanasia by many
who feel older persons should die.
and get out of the way.

As conservatives, we should all be
proud of the contributions to our na-
tion made by this able public ser-
vant. As potential AIDS victims, as
well as being parents and loved ones
of potential victims, we should be
thankful that our surgeon general
has taken a visible stand in favor of
ways to prevent the spread of this
dread disease to all segments of our
population.

CURT CLINKSCALES
National Director

National Aifiance of Senor Citizens
Arlington, Va.