The New York Times, July 21, 2004
To the Editor:
Treatment and technical fixes are not enough in fighting AIDS ("Early Tests for U.S. in Its Global Fight on AIDS," front page, July 14). A comprehensive national strategy to address the high rates of H.I.V. infection prevailing in countries like Mozambique is key. In such a strategy, education and information should primarily be targeted toward youth.

New York Times, July 11, 2004
To the Editor:
The deputy executive director of the United Nations AIDS program points out that H.I.V. and AIDS are affecting women and girls in ever greater numbers, and that to curb the epidemic, their needs must be addressed (news article, July 7).

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 30, 2004
To the Editor:
The fact that President Bush uttered the word "condom" in a speech is meaningless unless he is willing to implement the policies behind the promises ("Hope in Bush's view on condoms," Editorial, June 28).

New York Times, May 12, 2004
To the Editor:
The Food and Drug Administration's decision to refuse over-the-counter sales of the morning-after pill Plan B ("U.S. Rules Morning-After Pill Can't Be Sold Over the Counter," front page, May 7) is another example of politics trumping reality and science.