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Ok, maybe I'm being a bit dim here, but could someone please explain to me why gay men can't donate blood?

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yorkshirepudding · 18/12/2007 09:46

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minorityrules · 18/12/2007 13:37

No I wouldn't ban hetrosexuals but I also don't think homosexuals should be banned either

I think the rule is outdated. Screening is in place for the hetro blood that gets donated, why not for homosexual men???

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yorkshirepudding · 18/12/2007 13:39

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Iklboo · 18/12/2007 13:41

Don't know if they still have them but the leaflets explaining who couldn't give blood used to have a cartoon Freddie Mercury-alike in a red vest as the "gay chap"

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