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Philadelphia AIDS is a very deadly disease. I have mixed feelings for those who have aids. I have more compassion for someone who has contracted the disease through a blood transfusion. I have several friends who are actively engaged in same sex relationships. My feelings are for the person regardless of their sexual preference. Since Aids/HIV has specific ways that it can be transmitted, I would not change my friendship. If anything our friendship would probably become stronger. The movie, Philadelphia, was an excellent example of the severe discrimination many people with Aids are exposed to. In this instance the main character, Andy, was also gay. Unfortunately, in our society, he was faced with a double whammy. The gay issue is controversial enough, but to compound that in the work force with having Aids would be almost unbearable for any person to come with. Tom Hanks played Andy with a serious need to communicate to the viewers how everyday life, work, emotions and mental well being are affected by this kind of situation. It’s really very frightening to realize, as Andy did, that even our legal system could be discriminating. When he started looking for a lawyer, he found many people who did not want to represent him because of his illness. The frustration he felt must have been a real burden. Most people were afraid of him. Even the man who finally represented him was afraid of him.
Approximate Word count = 936
Approximate Pages = 3.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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