We can give a kidney--But not gay blood

[NorthTexasBoi]

What is the name of your state?TEXAS

Can someone sue the CDC, or Red Cross, or Carter Blood for discrimination that doesn't allow gay men to give blood? This is such an old ammendment put into place back in the 70's and late 80's when there was a HIV epidemic and panic. They screen the blood twice now. Also, we can give kidneys and livers all day! Its not fair. When I went to give blood, on 9-11, i was denied. Thats wrong. What can be done?

Curious in Texas,
Christopher

 

[Veronica1228]

What is the name of your state?TEXAS

Can someone sue the CDC, or Red Cross, or Carter Blood for discrimination that doesn't allow gay men to give blood? This is such an old ammendment put into place back in the 70's and late 80's when there was a HIV epidemic and panic. They screen the blood twice now. Also, we can give kidneys and livers all day! Its not fair. When I went to give blood, on 9-11, i was denied. Thats wrong. What can be done?

Curious in Texas,
Christopher

Are you serious? Is this really true? Have you done any research to see GLAAD's take on this issue?

Sorry, I have no advice to post, but I was just so taken aback that I had to respond to your thread.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

What is the name of your state?TEXAS

Can someone sue the CDC, or Red Cross, or Carter Blood for discrimination that doesn't allow gay men to give blood? This is such an old ammendment put into place back in the 70's and late 80's when there was a HIV epidemic and panic.

Guess what? There STILL IS an epidemic.

They screen the blood twice now. A

And what does that have to do with anything?

lso, we can give kidneys and livers all day! Its not fair. When I went to give blood, on 9-11, i was denied. Thats wrong. What can be done?
Curious in Texas,
Christopher

stop whinning.

 

[mlane58]

Can someone sue the CDC, or Red Cross, or Carter Blood for discrimination that doesn't allow gay men to give blood? Are you for real? Unbelieveable crap --- Like Belize said - "Stop your whinning"

 

[NorthTexasBoi]

Unwarranted You are

TEXAS

Hey, heterosexuals carry HIV and sexual diseases too, but they can give blood. Also, its still statisically true, MORE heterosexuals carry HIV/AIDS than homosexuals to this day, read the CDC bullitins. All I was saying is it makes no sense why we as gay men can't give blood in time of need--or any other time. Its completely not warranted. And as for the "epedemic"...I meant to say, "hysteria". But that was 20-30 years ago. You now have ***** Eye for the Straight Guy (Thank God cause mullets were getting out of hand), Ellen taking over the Emmy's, and people are simply "growing up" finally. Its time for a change. I am sorry, but if you think my blood is riskier than yours as a straight man, you're dead wrong. And how inappropriate to be rude on an ADVICE forum.

Christopher

 

[BelizeBreeze]

TEXAS

Hey, heterosexuals carry HIV and sexual diseases too, but they can give blood.

And that is wrong. Get your facts straight before you carry that banner.

Also, its still statisically true, MORE heterosexuals carry HIV/AIDS than homosexuals to this day, read the CDC bullitins.

And that is irrelevant to any legal issue.

All I was saying is it makes no sense why we as gay men can't give blood in time of need--or any other time.

And that is NOT a legal question. It's one of policy.

Its completely not warranted. And as for the "epedemic"...I meant to say, "hysteria". But that was 20-30 years ago. You now have ***** Eye for the Straight Guy (Thank God cause mullets were getting out of hand),

and you are a bigot. But, I won't hold that against you since you are operating from ignorance.

Ellen taking over the Emmy's, and people are simply "growing up" finally.

And this is relevant why? Are you suggesting that her appearance on the Emmys or on daytime television is BECAUSE she is gay or because she is qualified? Sounds like YOU are the one with discrimination issues here.

Its time for a change. I am sorry, but if you think my blood is riskier than yours as a straight man, you're dead wrong.

And that is a decision the U.S. Supreme Court allows INDIVIDUALS to make, including those INDIVIDUALS who come in contact with YOUR blood.

And how inappropriate to be rude on an ADVICE forum.
Christopher

I agree. So, keep your rudeness, your bigotry and your discrimination to yourself please.

 

[NorthTexasBoi]

Forum Nut

It is evident you have a great vocabulary but unfortunately cannot implement the social skills to go along with it. As I was saying, and will continue to post, GAYS, LESBIANS, AND BISEXUALS ARE DENIED THE RIGHT TO GIVE BLOOD IF SEXUALLY ACTIVE OR EVER HAS BEEN WITH MALE-TO-MALE PARTNERS. So, I was asking, has anyone ever sued for this? Can someone file a class action lawsuit for discrimination for this? These are LEGAL questions. They involve policy issues yes. But who died and made you forum baby sitter?

Chris

 

[rmet4nzkx]

Lots of people can't give blood for various reasons. There are very good reasons to restrict blood donations. I can't donate blood but not for your reason, I also can't sit in the row of seats by the exit because I use a cane.
So what?

 

[BelizeBreeze]

It is evident you have a great vocabulary but unfortunately cannot implement the social skills to go along with it.

Please post here any requirement of this website where 'social skills' are a requirement of admission.

As I was saying, and will continue to post, GAYS, LESBIANS, AND BISEXUALS ARE DENIED THE RIGHT TO GIVE BLOOD IF SEXUALLY ACTIVE OR EVER HAS BEEN WITH MALE-TO-MALE PARTNERS.

And, according to the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration AND the U.S. Surpreme Court, so are people who have recently travelled to Portugal and France based on the POSSIABILITY they may have come in contact with mad cow disease, as well as anyone who has contracted West Nile disease, anyone who spent a total of six months in Britain between 1980 and 1996 and those with specific diseases such as Hemophelia. And if you have a problem with those conditions also, then I suggest you speak with Dr. Jay Epstein.

So, I was asking, has anyone ever sued for this?

I'm sure there has been some idiot who has tried. The problem with that however, is that you must first get permission from the Federal Government to SUE the Federal Government.

Can someone file a class action lawsuit for discrimination for this?

sure you can. Have a spare $100,000 you don't mind losing and about 10 years to waste?

These are LEGAL questions. They involve policy issues yes. But who died and made you forum baby sitter?
Chris

I volunteered. And just in time for your nightly feeding it seems.

 

[NorthTexasBoi]

you'll see me in the papers

TEXAS
READ ABOUT IT ONLINE.....YOU'LL SEE...SOMETHING CAN BE DONE
be watching for my name <wink>

Chris

 

[Crazed98]

TEXAS
READ ABOUT IT ONLINE.....YOU'LL SEE...SOMETHING CAN BE DONE
be watching for my name <wink>

Chris

We'll see you on CNN waving your rainbow flag outside of some court house while a whole bunch of rednecks shotgun you to death.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

Chris from Denton TX, they are NEVER going to take your hep b blood, you have no cause of action. Not even the ACLU will take your case because you have none.

https://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?t=275817

 

[treniab]

Hmmmm...If I was bleeding to death and no "straight" guy's blood was available would I risk using a "gay" guy's blood ? Something to think about....

 

[BelizeBreeze]

Hmmmm...If I was bleeding to death and no "straight" guy's blood was available would I risk using a "gay" guy's blood ? Something to think about....

Think about this. There is nothing remotely to do with "Gay" or not in this thread that the POSTER himself didn't whine about.

The REAL fact is, he is diseased .... Plain and simple. He had a blood disease that precludes him from giving blood.

The fact that he is gay (and I use that term ONLY to keep mary happy) is secondary.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

Hmmmm...If I was bleeding to death and no "straight" guy's blood was available would I risk using a "gay" guy's blood ? Something to think about....

They have ways of replacing fluids, and most blood banks have supplies of "O" blood.
Chris has Hep B, you don't want his blood!