mandatory medical tests for couples prior to marriage?

I raise both hands in total agreement...Think it only fair for both parties to engage in a honest and open relationship, and to sum it all up, for full disclosure before taking the plunge :)

Too many things in life occur out of the blue. It's no mean feat to prophesise the unforeseen. Taking the whole China Aviation Oil fiasco as an example, who would have even mildly expected the promising company to chalk up $950 mil on losses through dabbling in oil derivatives? The question stands. If they had in place credit limits, why weren't these limits closely adhered to and monitored? Similarly, medical tests can act as a form of deterrence, and by nominating them to be mandatory would a step further strengthen the positive effects they would bring.

Some might dispute that if couples had trust, there would be no necessity for such testing. Conversely, I beg to differ. I'd hate to sound remotely cynical, but truth be told, there are indeed too many people out there who conveniently leave their partners out on certain issues. If and when the cat gets out of the bag, total trust would have disintegrated anyway. So, it's mind-boggling why one would subject oneself to such incrimination if the notion of love falls on being accepted for how one truly is. Perhaps, such is the generally idealistic conception of love. My take on things? I pride myself on being one who will engage in a true and fair view of everything and everyone. Being truthfully honest, deliberating complete disclosure - in my eyes...fundamentals which I will never belittle.

Everything's been packed up onto the vessel, and into the mellow distant sunset, the ship has set sail...