My university campus had a bit of a brouhaha over this issue a couple of years ago, but it wasn't much of one, because most people came to the realization that a boycott would come at the cost of human lives. Our blood drive is huge, and collects more blood than any other blood drive in the state. It's unfortunate that this outdated rule prevents perfectly acceptable donors from donating, but there are other conditions that prevent people from donating too--travel to certain parts of the world, for instance. I'm a regular blood donor at the campus blood drive--I like it because it comes at a good interval between donations, and being a big blood drive, it's well-organized and well-staffed. Plus, there are always donuts and free Pepsi.
A boycott is not the answer to this problem.
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