tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post1485059504465657594..comments2024-02-10T04:38:45.630-05:00Comments on Gabriel Reads: And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead: A Review of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roachgabrielreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11809365791580695386noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-89048219409423876902011-06-22T08:27:50.023-04:002011-06-22T08:27:50.023-04:00Amen to thatAmen to thatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259549933849264277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-50672857720580277632011-06-22T02:44:21.658-04:002011-06-22T02:44:21.658-04:00Exactly. It's a sad fact, but people are alway...Exactly. It's a sad fact, but people are always looking for someone to beat up on. If it's not African-Americans, its gays; if it's not them, it's the handicapped. Or women. Or Muslims. It sickens me to think that even our institutions are prejudiced.gabrielreadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809365791580695386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-22670112535886043012011-06-22T02:33:03.401-04:002011-06-22T02:33:03.401-04:00It's the same here in Aus, the highest rates o...It's the same here in Aus, the highest rates of HIV/AIDS are within the younger demographics, which just goes to show how stupid excluding only homosexuals from blood donation is. It's outdated, like so much of our society and in dire needs of a wake-up callAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259549933849264277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-73538327810155826622011-06-22T02:03:10.823-04:002011-06-22T02:03:10.823-04:00What really gets to me about it is that the fastes...What really gets to me about it is that the fastest growing populations in terms of HIV/AIDS is, sadly, young people, African Americans, and the elderly, usually straight. It's not a "gay" disease, it's an "anybody" disease. A good proportion of the gay community is monogamous and/or practices safe sex. Other sectors of society, the elderly especially, are not using condoms as much as they should and are getting infected. It's time for the Red Cross to throw out its policy, which I believe has contributed to some of the misinformation that's out there regarding both homosexuality and HIV/AIDS.gabrielreadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809365791580695386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-72113398343414059532011-06-22T01:48:19.856-04:002011-06-22T01:48:19.856-04:00@Gabe and Ellie, I remember when I last gave blood...@Gabe and Ellie, I remember when I last gave blood the little questionnaire made you tick yes or no for if you've ever had sex, if you've had unprotected sex, if you're homosexual or bisexual, if you've ever shared needles etc and the only ones which would disqualify you from being able to give blood was if you had shared needles (fair enough) or if you were homosexual. <br /><br />It's ridiculous that even if someone has had multiple partners and never used a condom or other protection they're happy to wait till the screening stages to find out it's contaminated or invalid. But someone who is healthy, uses condoms and has regular tests for STDs and aids can't donate their perfectly healthy blood simply because they choose to have sex with the same sex? What the what!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259549933849264277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-22075951945230383442011-06-17T14:57:17.186-04:002011-06-17T14:57:17.186-04:00I didn't even know about that, really if they ...I didn't even know about that, really if they screen blood (which I sincerely hope they do) it doesn't matter where the blood comes from! The NHS (National Health Service) organises blood donations here and they take it from anyone healthy and willing. They do ask questions about unprotected sex and drug use but that's about it.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377404526123600035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-75571450264404285592011-06-17T13:11:44.598-04:002011-06-17T13:11:44.598-04:00Ellie: Just saw that you commented. Oops! I usuall...Ellie: Just saw that you commented. Oops! I usually have a morbid curiosity, but I think losing my grandmother kind of turned me off of reading this for a while. Turns out I needn't have worried; nothing about this book brought up painful memories or anything. It was insanely fascinating, too, so I highly recommend it.<br /><br />I personally don't give blood because I'm morally opposed to the Red Cross' blatant homophobia. I would never tell someone else not to give blood, but you won't see me at a drive anytime soon. After I'm gone, however, I want to make sure that people have a second chance at life, so they can take out whatever they want.gabrielreadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809365791580695386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-36349300833816943462011-06-17T12:57:20.541-04:002011-06-17T12:57:20.541-04:00Satia: I'm aware of the moral and health reaso...Satia: I'm aware of the moral and health reasons which bar people from organ donation and I in no way judge those who don't because of them. There are those, however, who could donate but who decide not to for other reasons. I've had conversations with people who say that they don't care how many people they could save, they don't want to do it. There are others who are afraid that if they're an organ donor, hospitals won't work to save them as much as if they weren't. There are a million reasons not to donate but there are only a few reasons that I find acceptable. Those who are religiously forbidden to do so or who have health problems are much different than those who are just being selfish or afraid. <br /><br />Sidne: Thanks for directing people here. I appreciate it. Glad my review gave you a better idea of what the book was about. :)gabrielreadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809365791580695386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-14764849211963490322011-06-17T12:52:17.629-04:002011-06-17T12:52:17.629-04:00I must have a morbid curiosity because I wanted to...I must have a morbid curiosity because I wanted to read this as soon as I saw it (and I haven't got round to it just because there are so many other great books sat on my shelves).<br /><br />I can't give blood myself because I don't have enough to spare. They'd probably let me do it once and then add me on to the list of people that need medical attention afterwards and are advised not to do it again (I know a few people this has happened to).Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377404526123600035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-26791674369854564442011-06-17T09:36:50.151-04:002011-06-17T09:36:50.151-04:00Sometimes I really do wonder about people. anyway,...Sometimes I really do wonder about people. anyway, your review of the book definite provides a better outlook on the book. I've seen it as possible reads on other blogs but yours is the first review. I shall direct them to your review. I read your wild card wednesday and i shall be ready. Have a wonderful weekend.Sidnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14481259299431306849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515719778921089707.post-69155409511127947492011-06-17T08:25:19.144-04:002011-06-17T08:25:19.144-04:00Regarding the PSA, some people have legitimate rea...Regarding the PSA, some people have legitimate reasons for not being organ donors. My husband and my mother are both unable to do so because of health issues they have that make their organs unwanted by the medical community. My step-father, for religious reasons, is not an organ donor. With that said, my children and I are all signed up to be organ donors and, barring any religious conversions of serious health complications, I'm willing to have any and all my bits and pieces used as needed.<br /><br />I've been avoiding this book for a long time although it's been recommended to me several times. I could add it to the books I should have read challenge but I already have such a pile of books for the challenge that one more may cause the whole thing to topple over. :)Satiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227625739706115993noreply@blogger.com