[James]

I was once told that we sell blood over seas and that can contribute to shortages.

Originally posted by navane
You're right that's not much better; but, I still don't agree with that concept. I don't think it's appropriate to waste the time and supplies of the American Red Cross employees by lying one's way onto the table and then saying "Oh, by the way, don't use that blood."

Here in San Diego, the American Red Cross has reported in recent times that they have a dangerously low blood supply. It just seems very wrong to "get their hopes up" about how many students are donating only to have a percentage of them insist that their blood not be used. Come on! This blood is meant to save people's lives!! Why does it have to be a "competition"?

I like the previously mentioned suggestion of having people get credit for at least attempting to donate.

.....Kelly