As I recall, there was more than a little glee at the time on the part of conservatives at the idea of a "gay disease" which delayed and weakened the government

As I recall, there was more than a little glee at the time on the part of conservatives at the idea of a "gay disease" which delayed and weakened the government response: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/04/full-story-nancy-reagan-and-aids-crisis/618552/ https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/04/full-st...