What exactly is the harm with not being able to give blood?
You can’t get in on that sweet, sweet OJ and cookie action?
Yeah, I have wondered that, myself- I was also in Europe. I feel bad, but then I can just delete the blood drive emails that come through at work without thinking. I didn't know that was supposed to make me want to sue someone.
I started donating blood during the 80s when they asked for extra donations due to a traffic accident involving a fellow Airman at Barksdale AFB. I dontated reglarly for about 15 years. When I returned from Germany, I learned I could no longer donate due to the risk of CJD (aka “Mad Cow”).
My point is, I understand that there is too much risk involved in using my blood. I don’t feel some inaliable right to put recipients in harms way.
And yes, I miss the cookies.