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It's blood drive time. There's a catch, though.

The FDA prohibits donations by any man who has had sex with another man, even once, since 1977. There is currently no provision for donations by men who practice safer sex, who have had negative HIV tests elsewhere, or for monogamous gay couples. This is federal policy; the NYBC and University have no flexibility in applying these eligibility criteria. If you wish to discuss this further with someone at the NYBC, you may call 800-688-0900 and ask for a clinician. University is committed to helping meet the critical need for blood while remaining sensitive to its LGBT community and their allies on campus. Those who wish to advocate in favor of reevaluation of these regulations are urged to contact the FDA at 301-284-9930.

Well I'm in just under the wire. You see, my last massive gay orgy was New Year's Eve, 1976. I'm pretty sure we had finished up by around 11:30pm so we could prepare to see the ball drop and usher in 1977.

Note to gay people: The government has tricked you into wanting to do something altogether unpleasant by saying you're not allowed. Same with being in the military, and marriage.

You are "urged" to call the FDA if it is so important to you that someone can jab a needle in your arm and leave it there for 15 minutes while the substance that replenishes your organs with oxygen is slowly removed from your body. An outrage!

(Nothing in the preceding is intended to disparage anyone on the basis of sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status)