We are so used to product recalls for the slightest safety reason that we can hardly imagine the irresponsible practices of the blood trade. Yet the truth is, both government and corporate bureaucrats consistently put money before public health. Blood products are costly to make and command a huge mark-up. Therefore, the bad stuff was almost always used instead of being thrown out. In one case I recall, blood known to be contaminated and banned for Canadian use, was simply sold overseas. It spread death and disease through several countries.
"In order to stabilize world population, it is necessary to eliminate 350,000 people a day. It is a horrible thing to say, but it's just as bad not to say it."
- Oceanographer Jaques Cousteau
Published in the Courier, a publication of
the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)