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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Rocket River, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. Rocket River

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    As I follow the Charlie Sheen issue I have to wonder

    Where does his right to privacy end and the other person's right to know start?

    Considering he using Condoms and Precautions - Has a reasonable expectation that he will not infect any one - Does he have an obligation [legal or otherwise] to inform them of his status?

    This issue extends beyond that particular situation

    I wonder the same thing with the Transgender community.
    Where does their obligation to divulge their former gender come into play?
    Or Does it ever?
    Once they are 'reassigned' is their a legal obligation to inform their future lovers/spouse?

    I feel there are moral obligations but I think the legal obligations on informing people of various 'issues'/'situations' is very foggy.

    Rocket River
     
  2. Dairy Ashford

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    Not a lawyer but it seems the answer to every one of your scenarios is easily no, no obligation to disclose.
     
  3. Mr. Clutch

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    HIV, yes you should tell someone legally and morally.

    Transgender, no ones business unless in a relationship. Then I think there's a moral obligation.
     
  4. DonnyMost

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    Transgender? No legal obligation.

    Diseases? Yes there is a legal obligation.
     

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