Fans Down on Downey for Column That Said Magic Shouldn’t Play
Houston Rocket Coach Don Chaney was quoted as saying, “If there’s any risk at all (of Magic Johnson transmitting the AIDS virus), I don’t feel that risk should be taken.” I would remind him that frequently there are fatal car accidents and airplane crashes.
I don’t blame people for having fear of AIDS. I have the same fears myself and take appropriate precautions. But let’s face it, the chance of getting killed while going about our daily activities, including driving a car, is far greater than the chance of contracting AIDS on the basketball court.
JONATHAN TROEN
Los Angeles
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