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Virus Continued from Page 1 prosecution for the spread of the lilV virus, most of the indict ments have involved inten tional acts, as opposed to recklessness. It is more difficult to prove someone intentionally spread the HIV virus, or any other potentially communicable virus or disease than to prove to be a carrier of the virus and not know it. ‘‘Can people be criminally charged if they don't tell peo ple?" Cough asked. "Some people don’t know they have it. If they didn't check it out. is it a crime?” [.arson said the state is not out to prosecute those who test ‘We’re not prosecuting just anybody with AIDS. That would be brutal' — Darryl Larson recklessness, (lough said He said the district attorney's office is expanding the definition of reckless endangering to pro secute Beason. “The state went to incredible lengths to bring this case," said (lough, who maintains that ap plying the “reckless” standard raises some confusing issues, especially bocause it is possible positive for the virus, or those who actually have AIDS, unless they endanger others. "We're not prosecuting just anybody with AIDS. That would be brutal," Larson said. Another issue the case brings up is the Legislature's intent in passing the reckless endanger ing statute in 1971. Fidanque. representing the ACl.U, said the Legislature never meant the law to cover communi c a b I e diseases "It's very important that the Legislature did not in tend to cover communicable diseases,” he said ''The Legislative intent was that an instrument should l>e involved, such as a car, knife or gun." In response. I .arson said it's impossible to determine what the Legislature had in mind when it drafted the law. and that there is no language that excludes prosecution for spreading diseases. "I wish he'd give me his research,” [.arson said He add ed the statute also doesn't say anything about instruments. "It requires a certain kind of act If you act knowingly or believe that you could kill someone, it fits." Despite I .arson's claim the state is not planning wholesale prosecutions, l idanque said he thinks the indictments may cause individuals in high-risk categories, including homosex Et al. MEETINGS Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Science meets tonight at 5:30 in EMU Cedar Room C. The ASIJO Committee on Committees meets today in EMU Century Room C at 2:30 p.m. Pre-law newsletter meeting today at 4 p.m. in Room 104 Oregon Hall. Women's Support Group for Adult learners meets today at 11:30 am in the Wesley Center, 123fi Kincaid St Light lunch provided. MISCELLANEOUS The University Main. Science and Architecture and Allied Arts Libraries will extend their hours during dead and finals weeks until 2 a m beginning tonight through Wednesday, Dec. 16. No reference services will he available. Volunteer Corp. Represen tative will speak at the Newman Center Mass tonight at 9. This is the last student Mass of the term. Hible study begins at H '‘Uncensored." a 30-minute video of comments on the irra tional threat of the arms race by American female politicians, authors, psychiatrists, peace ac tivists. physicians and scien tists will be shown today at 1:30 p.m. in IMC studio E as part of the War in the Nuclear Age class. All am welcome Russian formalism and the music video is the topic of discussion by Tim Mower tonight at 6:30 in Room 202 Villard. Sponsored by the Telecommunications and Film Association. Deadline for submitting Ft als to the Emerald front desk, 300 EMU. is noon the day before publication. Et als are run only once Events with a donation or admission charge will not lie Graduates & Upper Division Un dergra dua tes l Lifestyle | PLANNING PROGRAM! Intvri.Hy ol Of fOW Sludrnl Mr.IlK t Applications for \\ inter 'fW PEER HEALTH ADVISORS now lH*inj» accepted (iain experince in... • Health Counseling • Promoting Wellness • Program Planning Deadline for Applications December 16 hoi More information Please Call: 686-4456 considered. Events occurring nearest the publication date and campus events will be given priority. RELAX as low as $2/VISIT Wotlt Sy»l«m •if conditioned BngMm you* diyl G»t »omi co»<x' SunShoMfr on campus 4»2J23*a74E nth by R<n«o % Happy Hour! 30 Copies! 8 Vi * 11 self service 10-12 am & 4 6 pm Krazy Kats (UH E 13th nal men and intravenous drug users, to be reluctant to net tested for the HIV virus. Because the public doesn't realize Baa son voluntarily gave the state permission to look at his file, some people are afraid the state may have the right to prosecute anyone carrying the i 11V virus However, 1 arson said this fear is unfounded "It is not our intent to in i rease paranoia," I-arson said “We have to prove that the per son intentionally engaged in conduct with total disregard for the safety of the other person Nonetheless. Fidanque main tains the criminal justice system is the wrong place to deal with AIDS He claims the district at torney’s office was supposed to r dist uss Heason's situation with the Oregon State Health Divi sion before issuing an indictment. However. I Arson said tie had no knowledge his off it «• agreed to contact the health division Health division Ad ministrator Kristine Debbie did state shortly after the indict ment that a criminal charge is not the way to deal with the fat t Heason is t arrying the virus that causes AIDS Kidauque predicts the t ase will set a regretful pret edent if Heason loses "We will look luit k on it as hindering efforts to prevent the spread of the disease,'' Fidanqno said "The DA has started down a path that's going to embarrass him.” 1 SPEND JANUARY IN NICARAGUA • Four hours of class daily • Political/cultural events • live with a Nicaraguan family • weekend trips YEAR ROUND 2 8 WEEK SESSIONS BECINNING: JAN. 4 • FEB. 1 • FEB. 29 • APRIL 3 CASA NICARAGUENSE DE ESPANOL CNE 853 Broadway Room 1105 New York NY 10003 • 212/777 1197 Large selection of pre-owned and New Albums, Cassettes & CDs With the only computerized printouts for inventory listings Seasons Greetings from Mr. Mike's ...YOUR "MARK" OF REAL VALUEI ■Clip the coupon* a Mark-N-Save 2% Milk gallon first one 98 k only r •Clip this coupo HI-DRI paper towels I first 2 L.—.. 38 i • Clip this coupon ■■■■ TV Semi-sweet real chocolate chips 12 oz. bag first 2 . 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