Is a National Gay Blood Drive effective?
Alex Bois
baker | Queen Village
“Yes. It’s unfair to discriminate against people based on antiquated views. Gay and bisexual men should be allowed to donate blood. If their blood is proven to be clean, they should be accepted just like anyone else. If the National Gay Blood Drive can help make that happen, all the better.”
Alex Bois
baker | Queen Village
“Yes. It’s unfair to discriminate against people based on antiquated views. Gay and bisexual men should be allowed to donate blood. If their blood is proven to be clean, they should be accepted just like anyone else. If the National Gay Blood Drive can help make that happen, all the better.”
Dillon Parish
student | Orlando, Fla.
“Yes. The blood drive has my wholehearted support. If nothing else, it shows that gay and bisexual men are civic-minded. They want to contribute to society. The ban is archaic. Unless I see sufficient peer-reviewed evidence to the contrary, I’ll maintain my position.”
Jamie Funk
student | Wallingford
“Yes, because it will raise awareness about the bad FDA policy. But it shouldn’t become a viable, alternate way for the Red Cross to get blood. It should be a temporary measure, to get the FDA to change its policy.”
Jacob Somogye
student | Washington Square West
“I think it’s a great idea. It could at least raise conscious-ness to a ridiculous policy. I don’t think it will change the FDA’s mind, but it’s a step in the right direction. I applaud the organizers.”
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