How could Zuma be so stupid?
2006-03-29 16:03
I was simply dumbstruck as I was reading yet another article on Jacob Zuma's rape trial.
It seems that the hard truth has been overlooked by myself, perhaps by most.
Supposing he hasn't raped the accuser, but they had consensual sex as he claimed, the fact remains that he had intercourse with a HIV-positive woman (fully aware of her status) without the use of a condom!
How is it possible that one can be so irresponsible, especially a public figure such as himself?
Surely, there can be only three logical (or irrational) conclusions:
A: He has a blatant disregard for safety and the value of life (perhaps even a child's),
B: He is so blindly in love, that he doesn't care (he obviously misread the situation then), or
C: It doesn't matter because it won't make a difference to him (the obvious last alternative).
Irrespective of the trial's outcome, it is simply amazing to witness the sort of irrational action our (ex)leader/s can take, with a total disregard of the consequences.
What if she was pregnant with a HIV-positive child - assuming she hasn't had a hysterectomy?
What an example set by a well-respected man in certain circles.
Anonymous
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