Just the facts, Mam.....

After Linking New Strain of Staph to Gay Men, University Scrambles to Clarify

I think we were looking at this from a scientific point of view and not projecting any political impact,” he said. “We were focusing on the data. You want to make sure it’s as right as possible and written up in a form that reviewers would understand what you’re trying to say, and do it in a clear manner so it’s not subject to misinterpretation. Which is what happened later, it appears.

So, do you publish your research, or worry that you're going to be accused of a hate crime? And, please, whatever you do, don't make any mention of the fact that there might be any risk in certain types of behavior - so I can sue you later for not telling me. Whether we like it or not, there are consequences for our behavior. It is our refusal to accept that fact that has us so confused.