It was a result of getting together with people who support our issues, often other PWAs, often not. A lot people involved in HIV political work who aren't HIV positive are there for a lot of they same reasons we are. They are our allies and they are everywhere. We must work with and support them. We need to examine the motives of people and organizations who make decisions about our lives, claiming our voices without our consent.
Many politicians claim our best interests without accountability.
We need to ask what evidence or authority they operate under, and learn what their track record is for success. We need to work with them to address the needs of people with HIV disease. The HIV political lobby changes depending on the level of government with which we must negotiate our health and social care. Each level of government has control over certain pieces. Cities have health boards.