The question is not whether it is ethically good or not. The question is about whether it is wise medically to have a HIV test done before marriage. Any sensible and wise couple would be in favour of it. And also another thing should be kept in mind. The test should be done for both the members of the couple concerned. It is for their good, and good for their offsprings. As regards other STDs, I don't think it is a necessity as most of them are curable nowadays.
One should keep in mind that AIDs can be contracted by means other than sexual contact. One can get it from an infected blood transfusion received, by sharing needles including tattoo needles. The possibility of one getting it from a razor used on an infected person in a saloon cannot also be ruled out.
As regards Government making it mandatory, if at all done, should be applicable to all forms of marriage. However, making it mandatory is a very complicated issue, and I don't the government will pass any regulations about it. At most they can conduct awareness programs encouraging going to be married couples to do such tests.
Finally about a platonic relationship after marriage, I think it is a far fetched idea. Theoretically it may exist, but in practice I doubt it. I am not going to discuss it here, as it is a topic for seperate discussion.
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