Fear of Lupin irrational? (Was: Sexuality as a theme...)

[ohneill_2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 119587


caseylane wrote:

> Actually I think HIV is a great example. It's a disease that, with 
> proper precautions, will not put other's into danger. With reckless 
> behavior though, others can and will be exposed to the same 
illness. 

Now Cory:

Yeah, I understand the analogy.  I can't put my finger on why, but 
somehow I just don't see the two as the same.  I would not have a 
problem with having my child taught by a person with HIV (and to 
those who would, I would have no problem calling their 
fears "irrational"), but I would be apprehensive about letting my 
child be taught by a werewolf.

Perhaps a better comparison is a person with a treatable mental 
disorder that, if untreated, causes violent psychotic outbursts.  I 
can certainly sympathize with such a person, but that doesn't mean 
I'm going to be 100% comfortable letting my child by taught by 
someone who might kill them the first time he forgets to take his 
meds.

--Cory