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Can you elaborate? They don't believe the HIV virus is real? Or are they denying they have it? I've never heard of anyone (outside of corrupt Africa governments) saying otherwise.
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In 2000, the band generated controversy through their public support of Alive & Well, an organization that denies the link between HIV and AIDS, questions the validity of HIV tests, and advises against taking medication to counter the disease.
In January 2000, the band played a benefit concert for the organization.
http://www.motherjones.com/news/feat...00/02/foo.html
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Some rock stars want to free Tibet. Others want to save Mumia. The Foo Fighters, on the other hand, want their fans to ignore accepted medical wisdom about AIDS.
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"The myth that HIV is not the primary cause of AIDS ... could cause (HIV-positive people) to reject treatment critical for their own health and for preventing transmission to others."
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http://healthblog.ctv.ca/blog/_archi...2/3173265.html
They haven't done any benefits in the past few years, but apparently are still supporting and spreading the cause.