Researchers Knocks Out HIV

Given that HIV is the precursor to AIDS, the largest current epidemic on the planet, this is great news. However, it doesn't solve the problem of HIV transmission. Making HIV carriers healthy enough to perhaps fight off AIDS is one thing, but preventing the continued expansion of the disease is another.

You are right there. Unfortunately, HIV transmission is largely due to lifestyle choices such as the sharing of contaminated needles by drug addicts, or through unprotected sex.

The real problem here isn't so much finding a cure for the disease, but educating people to take personal responsibility for themselves & the consequences of their lifestyle choices. I'm not saying people shouldn't do these things: there are always people who are stupid enough to do something they shouldn't. Rather, if you want to engage in free sex, practise safe sex. If you want to use IV drugs, don't share needles. Do whatever you want, but take all necessary precautions before you do it.