Isis The Enchantress on Hypnosis, & Other Things

I just saw this news article about gay men being
banned from giving blood. I had no idea that
there was such a ban.

I find this an intriguing idea because I have to
wonder how anyone would know if a person lied.
Is there something that can be verified if a
person claims to be straight?

What about the straight man who has an experience
with another man? He isn't likely to admit to it.
Given the many calls I have had with straight men
who have had this experience, or are tempted, there
would be many more in this category than most would
realize.

This is one of those times that labeling doesn't
seem to be helpful, at least not to me. Anyone
out there know something I don't know?

Anyone can get anything at any time. It is the
nature of the sexual roulette game we play. It's
nice to think that we can stay healthy, that only
the healthy contribute to the banks, and/or we
can test out those donations that are unsafe,
however one just never knows.

At the same time, blood donation is an important
and life saving thing for someone to do, and there
are always requests for more donations. I'd like
for the blood supply to be safe, however I have
to wonder if a ban like this truly makes any kind
of sense.

Anyone know?