The statistics above just identified validity problem: bars, dance clubs, and "other venues". Well, the numbers are likely much higher for people that frequent those places although I'll admit, that is a guess, but not an unreasonable one. I rarely go to bars, almost never. Nothing against bars; I may even open one someday as a little retirement project someday. Again, I'm guessing here, but I would say that people in general have a higher occurrence of STDs if they frequent bars, because an increased amount of people become more promiscuous as a result of drinking and socializing at a bar. That's not to say I should ban bars though. That's to say that bar-goers need to be taught to be careful, just like gays need to be taught to be careful with their increased risk. I've actually taught this at a previous job, including a
sexual exposure chart and the very good point you made about not knowing if someone (or even yourself) is infected with STDs.
I appreciate your posting of the married vs. non-married information, and I agree that it might not be a end-all fix, but I would add that straight marriage isn't an end-all fix either, but if it helps even just a few people without really harming anyone, why stop it?
But still, banning gay marriage does nothing to make people healthier, and it could
maybe make people healthier to make gay marriage legal and/or recognized.