[9YearLurker]

I’m one of those whose blood they don’t want, from having lived in the UK in the ‘80s.

I don’t consider it some sort of civil right to try to force my blood donation on recipients, however.

[Night Hides Not]

I was stationed in Germany in the late 70's, so my blood is "tainted", too.

When that rule came down, the Red Cross donation station in Dallas lost about 20% of their supply, or so one of the nurses told me.

I was one of the active contributors, donating every two months, usually plasma.

So far, I haven't noticed any "mad cow" affliction, just a senior moment every now and then...lol.

If folks like me can't donate, it makes absolutely no sense to allow gay/bisexual men to donate.