[Romulus]

BTW, from your silence in response to my exploding your arguments for condoms as an AIDS preventative, I infer that you've folded completely.

[CobaltBlue]

Actually, I was making dinner. :)

And now I have to go to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the library, etc., etc., etc.

It's a beautiful day. Don't let it get away.

[CobaltBlue]

OK, took a look at your "statistical analysis" of HIV and condom use. I don't think epidemiology is your metier.

First of all, we're talking about vaginal intercourse here. The risk of contracting AIDS from vaginal intercourse *without a condom* is extremely low. Condoms reduce that small percentage even more.

To say that vaginal sex with a condom carries a 10-15% risk of HIV infection is just plain ignorant.

People who engage in anal sex or sex with a partner known to have HIV should use double condoms or special condoms that are thicker and stronger than ordinary condoms, and they should use spermicidal foam like Nonoxyl-9.