Linda Harvey of Mission America [1] provided this story

December 1 marks the annual observance of "World AIDS Day." While we should rightfully mourn the passing of so many victims, let's get real about what can be done to prevent future death and disability, not to mention the expenditure of billions of dollars. In short, we need to recognize that HIV/AIDS is largely a male homosexual disease in the U.S., and it is highly preventable. Here are some facts to consider:

1. Over 1 million people now have HIV in the U.S.(a)

2. Almost half of HIV cases (just under 500,000) are known to involve male homosexual behavior.(b) This is a highly conservative figure. Male- to- male sex is a contributing factor in other transmission categories as the Centers for Disease Control defines them. A more realistic actual figure is around 60-70%.

An estimated 300,000 males in the U.S. have died of AIDS as a result of male homosexual sex.(c)  Full Story [2]