Posted again for Neph to read:

Well, here is the problem. I'm not promiscuous. I'm in a long-term monogamous relationship. I've been tested and am safe. I would love to give blood because I think it is important to do so. I could lie, I suppose, but that doesn't seem appropriate.

Meanwhile, people that I know that sleep with multiple partners, have never been tested, and don't know what they do or do not have, can give blood simply because they are straight. So let me ask you, given a choice between someone like me or someone like I described, who would you rather get blood from?

Let's re-write the list:

You have engaged in drug use for any reason since 1977 (AIDS doesn't know that drug use for money and drug use for recreation is different)
You have had anal sex since 1977 (AIDS doesn't know the difference between a man or a woman)

AIDS doesn't know the difference between straight, gay, bi-sexual, male or female. It doesn't know the difference between black, white, Hispanic, Asian or any other race. AIDS is an equal opportunity disease. It doesn't know where you lived, or what reasons you've done drugs or had sex for. And it doesnt' care. It doesn't discriminate.

Probably thought up by someone who didn't like going on the shopping trips for - um - "assistive literature."

What's so hard about buying a couple Better Homes and Gardens?

Thought it said, "Better Hornes and Gardens." :smirk:

As a purveyor of Universal Hand Symbols, I love this guy!

Yes- I understand. So ban them too. When it comes to blood I don't give a damn about offending someone. It should be safe.

safety is a myth.

So would you agree that a set of guidelines that apply to everyone would be fine? Or would you prefer a separate set of guidelines for those who are gay and those who are straight?