The brief exchange Wednesday on the politically conservative KTLK Radio (100.3 FM) between on-air personalities Chris Baker and Langdon Perry brought a denouncement from Johnson, who has been HIV-positive since 1991.

Johnson reacted to the charge, along with many other people, with outrage.

"I am extremely disappointed in KTLK in Minneapolis," Johnson, 49, said in a statement released Thursday. "I am outraged that Chris Baker and Langdon Perry would minimize such a serious and deadly issue.

"Millions are dying from HIV/AIDS, and the fact that they would make jokes about my status is unbelievable. Chris, Langdon and KTLK should use their power in a more positive light by encouraging people to get tested for this disease instead of making up such ridiculous lies."

Conspiracy theories are not owned by any one political ideology, there are kooky claims from the far left as well as the far right. This is one that should be shunned by everyone. HIV/AIDS is a serious disease.


http://blog.mlive.com/fullcourtpress/2008/10/twin_cities_talkradio_duo_magi.html



It doesn't surprise me that people question his illness. Personally, I think they need a hobby if they're sitting around wondering if he's ill or healthy.  But, it's been nearly 17 years (wow, can you believe it?) since he made the announcement that he was HIV positive, and I can't say that I have once read where he was having a "not-so-great day", for lack of words. I know he's worth millions so he has access to some of the best doctors and medicine that money can buy, but if people wonder then hey, what can you say? That's their opinion. I, for one, forget he has the disease until somebody in the media mentions it.  Long as he's healthy and happy with his life, I don't have a problem with the guy.