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kprocheI got home from picking up the car and the phone rang.
It was the American Red Cross, who are concerned about a significant shortage in the local blood supply, and they were calling to book specific personal appointments for donations.
I explained politely to the nice woman that regrettably, they wouldn't accept my blood because I was a sexually active gay man, and until they changed their rules I would not be allowed to donate blood even though willing.
She said she would make a note of that for future campaigns.
Maybe one of thesed days they'll get around to updating their blood donation protocols.
It was the American Red Cross, who are concerned about a significant shortage in the local blood supply, and they were calling to book specific personal appointments for donations.
I explained politely to the nice woman that regrettably, they wouldn't accept my blood because I was a sexually active gay man, and until they changed their rules I would not be allowed to donate blood even though willing.
She said she would make a note of that for future campaigns.
Maybe one of thesed days they'll get around to updating their blood donation protocols.
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Date: 2006-03-03 03:00 am (UTC)You're kidding. Please tell me you're kidding.
Lord, every time I think we're a bit more enlightened...
JSM
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Date: 2006-03-03 03:26 am (UTC)