An Emory University study
has linked same-sex marriage bans to a rise in new HIV infections.
The study used data from the General Social Survey (GSS), which has tracked the attitudes of Americans during the past four decades. The economists calculated that a rise in tolerance from the 1970s to the 1990s reduced HIV cases by one per 100,000 people, and that laws against same-sex marriage boosted cases by 4 per 100,000. "Intolerance is deadly," Mialon said. "Bans on gay marriage codify intolerance, causing more gay people to shift to underground sexual behaviors that carry more risk."
Yeah, interesting, but I'm not so interested in making "but we'll get HIV if you don't let us marry!" into a new battle cry.
Courtesy of JMG
An Emory University study has linked same-sex marriage bans to a rise in new HIV infections.
This article addresses one of my main concerns for GLBT Bahá´ís who try and live the "life". Many people live double lives like Senator Craig (http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/08/27/craig.arrest/index.html). It only takes ONE mistake to create a disaster. Monogamy, domesticated or married or civil unioned... is all better, in my mind than seeking furtive dangerous and unhealthy relations in bathrooms. I would think living honestly is better than living a lie. But it does mean my GLBT friends, you´ll get a letter... just say´n.
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