[TomB]

My question is WHY is the Red Cross still running these ads?

Because, by asking for donations, you encourage people to give more money.

It's called advertising.

(Shaking MY head in disbelief)

[TomB]

....and the country is ALWAYS short on blood.

[invoman]

But they are running a commercial that has the FORMER CEO, who resigned, under controversy.

And she is asking for BLOOD, after it has been disclosed that some of the blood already donated has expired.

AND she is asking for more money for the VICTIMS...when it's been nearly 2 months...

Is this a dumb move...or WHAT?