Now that we have a better understanding of HIV and adequate screening capabilities, it's time to stop the gay blood ban. It's discriminatory and out of touch with reality.
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Should the American Red Cross lift their ban on gay men blood donors?
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Related: Will Vermont Lift Lifetime Gay Blood Ban?
Nicole D.
Wednesday May 15, 2013, 3:51 PM
Hello, just because a person is a "gay man," doesn't mean that he has HIV/AIDS. And even IF he did, I'm quite sure that there are ways for testing the blood to determine if in fact HIV/AIDS is present. Then, the infected blood could be discarded of.
Kendra Richardson
Tuesday May 14, 2013, 8:14 AM
Um..yes! I think its really stupid to say gay men cant donate blood when that blood could save the life of a child or another loved one.
Carlie Forsythe
Sunday May 12, 2013, 10:19 PM
This ban was put in place during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and it shows. It should absolutely be lifted.
Monday May 20, 2013, 4:10 AM