just a reminder ...

[shorerider]

Originally posted by MistressSpankME


If that comment means "do I ever keep my opinion to myself and/or not stick up for myself and what I believe in", then the answer to that is no.

First off, A message board is meant for conversation, debate etc, so there is no reason for you to get so upset by me voicing my opinion. Specifically this once, considering the importance of the subject, (in comparison to something with every little importance such as your appearance or the music you listen to) and the polite manner I stated it.

Secondly, I know you can and will do whatever you want with your blood. I never ordered you to go and donate blood. I simply stated my opinion in hopes that someone like you might realize the severity and importance of donating blood, far outweighs the fear of a tiny nedle prick. If there was a sufficiant supply for the people who needed it then it wouldn't be such a bad thing to not donate due to a fear of needles. BUT, considering how it is desperately in need (as far as I know from what I've heard/read on the subject). If an irrational fear is the only thing stopping you from easily giving something that is needed sooo badly, then being either selfish/inconsiderate/naive/ignorant, seems to be the only reason that, in my mind and most likely others, can explain not doing something as simple as taking a blood test or getting a vaccination that could/will save someones life. This person might even be a parent, sibling, friend or anyone else that you or other people care for.

I guess I overestimated your mental/emotional capacity, so I apologize for assuming that you might have some compassion or understanding after being presented with the facts. In that case, it's not me that you need to blame for your angered reaction.

I'll take that in my extremly limited mental capacity as a no.

[All!e]

for all piercings and tattoo's you must wait one year before you can donate i believe. but really find out for yourself i gave you the number.


and you people have a fear of needles, pick up a pencil now pretend you are gettting a needle that size stuck into your bonemarrow for a test, wide awake. welcome to my world.
needles are nothing.

[SEAN!]

i am a organ donour but they still don't want my blood..cuz i do too many drugs

[~lazee_grrl~]

i donate every once in while..but being sick most of the time prevents that...the people call my house every month to harass me to donate..that kinda gets annoying..

[All!e]

i've attatched a picture and, i'll show what i have to deal with every 21 days for 5 days straight.

c-tard makes a good point about fears. i understand that a lot of people have serious fears of things, but im sure most people just don't like needles.

i enjoy them for the most part because i don't think about it before, if you work yourself up it'll be a bad experience from what i've learned. today for example i had to have two needles!!! wheeeeeeeeee!!

[All!e]

ps. that stays in me until thursday

[All!e]

i talked to my nurse yesterday about the blood situation ... and most hospital's are running really low and can't really afford to trasfuses as many people as needed.

im glad my hospital has just enough otherwise i'd be so sick.

help

[Erica]

I totally wish that I could donate blood cause I sure as hell don't have a fear of needles after being poked to death by them over the past several years. Unfortunately, I have a blood disorder so my blood is no good to anybody else.

[c.tard]

i'll make sure to give some blood before i get my next piercing..

i just hope i qualify. =)

[*KeLLnEsS*]

go for it, i mean why not needles are nothing compared to what you guys go thru when you get your who knows what peirced. And you get to find out your blood type and have cookies n juice!