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Done here.
Those restrictions aren't specific to New Jersey. They're nationwide restrictions issued by the FDA.
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Gay Blood is Good Blood
- Thread starter Rainbow Mage
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Those restrictions aren't specific to New Jersey. They're nationwide restrictions issued by the FDA.
enchanted_one1975
Resident Lycanthrope
I wonder why they don't impose a ban on people that have had more than (insert number here) sex partners in (insert number here) years, as this would put a lot of people in a higher risk group than a guy that has been in a committed relationship with his boyfriend for the past ten years.
Rainbow Mage
Lib Democrat/Agnostic/Epicurean-ish/Buddhist-ish
I don't know why the government continues this restriction
enchanted_one1975
Resident Lycanthrope
They obviously have issues with giving free orange juice and cookies to some of us.
Rainbow Mage
Lib Democrat/Agnostic/Epicurean-ish/Buddhist-ish
I think it goes to show how much homophobia is still rampant in our society. People don't want gay blood.
enchanted_one1975
Resident Lycanthrope
Yet if they think you are heterosexual they will call you every three months like clockwork to get all you have.
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
I think it is quite common. One of my friends from college's friend's does that. There's no way of them knowing short of someone telling them. I don't know if they can get in trouble for lying on the forums or not if they were to be found out, either.
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Mr Spinkles
Mr
As far as I can tell, the reason is because it has not been demonstrated that asking this question on a survey is effective at reducing the risk of blood-borne disease and/or it reduces the overall blood supply to a large degree.enchanted one said:
Midnight Pete
Well-Known Member
Some do.
And if there was a way to guarantee the safety of dontated blood no matter who gave it, this discussion would not exist. If it weren't for the concern about HIV/AIDS, I don't think gay men would be forbidden from giving blood. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with blood, as far as I know. Blood is blood. It can give life. It can preserve life.
Venatoris
Active Member
Wait... Gays can't donate blood? I really wish somebody had told Canada earlier. I gave blood with a number of my gay friends(male and female) at a school blood drive. The form only asked for family and personal medical conditions. WE GAVE GAY BLOOD TO UNSUSPECTING HOMOPHOBES? OMG!!!!
Midnight Pete
Well-Known Member
And to think, the blood you gave could end up saving the life of an unsuspecting homophobe. Or another gay person.
fallingblood
Agnostic Theist
That is actually quite ridiculous to say. I'm sure it has been brought up many times in this thread as to the reason why homosexuals can't donate blood. They have a higher chance of having tainted blood. It is the same reason why I can't give blood, as I could have tainted blood because I had a medical problem involving blood. Many people can't give blood because their blood is considered tainted. It is a safety precaution. Those who say it is discrimination simply are ignorant and/or simply trying to find another reason to act like a martyr.
Wirey
Fartist
Nerthus
Wanderlust
There are tests. Just because someone is gay it shouldn't mean that they just can't give blood based on that fact. Clearly any straight person could have the same infections.
A gay friend of mine's life was saved through a blood transplant when he was younger, he has always wanted to give blood so that he can help someone else. He is in a long term relationship, with no infections. There is no reason he can't give blood.
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Rakhel
Well-Known Member
This is the eligibility criteria according to the American Red Cross
Eligibility Criteria by Alphabetical Listing | American Red Cross
For what I can gather under the subtitle HIV it does not specifically say homosexual. The list can apply to anyone who has had sex with any man.
Eligibility Criteria by Alphabetical Listing | American Red Cross
For what I can gather under the subtitle HIV it does not specifically say homosexual. The list can apply to anyone who has had sex with any man.
fallingblood
Agnostic Theist
A straight man, who has had sex with another man (anal sex), since 1970 is also prohibited from giving blood. Now if a gay man hasn't had anal sex (they can do whatever else), they can give blood. It is not prohibiting homosexuals from giving blood; it is prohibiting men who have had sex with another man since 1970, regardless of sexual orientation.
As for infections, some can take many years to show up. Whether or not he has one, that is besides the point. The point is that if he has had anal sex with another man, statistically, there is a higher chance that he could have tainted blood. And again, whether or not he has passed test is besides the point, as some can remain hidden for a considerable amount of time.
I had a blood transplant, and now I can't give blood for so many years. I have no problem with that (I actually don't think I can give blood at all because of a blood problem I potentially have, which I haven't shown symptoms of, but there is a chance I have it). The reason being that even though I would like to help others out; however, it is irresponsible for me to do so if there is a chance that my blood may be tainted. And honestly, I am glad that they have these precautions in place, as I feel safer having blood transfusions.
Rakhel
Well-Known Member
My father can't give blood because he has Hepatitis(I forget which one). A pastor I knew, also can't give blood because he has Hepatitis C. My mother always told me I couldn't give blood because I had jaundice as a baby(not sure if she told the truth).
And no matter how many times I have been tested, I many not be able to give blood because that mother-*******, ******* of an ex-boyfriend decided he was going to cheat on me with another guy.
And no matter how many times I have been tested, I many not be able to give blood because that mother-*******, ******* of an ex-boyfriend decided he was going to cheat on me with another guy.
.lava
Veteran Member
if that would be the case then blood of politicians is the real dangerous kind of blood for society IMO. but, how would they know if someone was gay or not? are they planning to add sexual choices on IDs or do they expect gay people to walk through the door hand in hand wearing all rainbow colours?
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Venatoris
Active Member
Really? I had no idea we were supplying Edmonton.
Ya, go Oilers! Even the Flames couldn't touch their record winless streak, not for lack of trying though.