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LGBT News Canada Blood Services prepares to end ban on blood donations for gay and bi men

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by Hawk, Nov 17, 2021.

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  1. Hawk

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    #1 Hawk, Nov 17, 2021
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    Yup yup. Blood donation is such an important, life saving practice. But, at least for me, it's hard to flip the switch from getting told your blood isn't good enough (based on stereotypes) to "come donate".

    Such a great idea, wonder why it took so long to come up with.

    Personal feelings aside, it'd be great to finally end the ban. The less people waiting on blood transfusions the better :slight_smile:
     
    #2 HM03, Nov 22, 2021
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    That's good to hear. We weren't allowed to donate blood in Brazil until recently, and many LGBT+ people still suffer prejudice when they try to do it.

    It's ridiculous. Many people need blood for their treatment, but hospitals and the government are actively refusing people's blood based on prejudice!
     
    #3 Chiroptera, Nov 22, 2021
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