"Inside the Beltway: Ho Ho Ho"

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"Inside the Beltway: Ho Ho Ho"

Washington Times (12/17/92), P. A6

Abstract: An unwelcome Christmas greeting has been floating around Washington, D.C. Five different stickers have been distributed depicting crying children with the following message stamped on them, "Christmas is canceled this year, Santa has HIV. If only Reagan and Bush had told the truth, Santa wouldn't have to die from AIDS." A stack of the stickers were found at a Dupont Circle record store on Tuesday. An employee of the store said all materials considered offensive to patrons are ultimately removed from the premises, and as of yesterday there were no such stickers to be found. The Washington Times said, "As for those who still believe in Santa Claus and are concerned that his health might prevent him from making his annual rounds next week, don't worry. We have it on reliable authority that Santa is not a member of any of the high-risk groups for AIDS.

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