[Myrddin]

Easier approach. Sign an affidavit that you are not gay and have not had sex with men. The penalty for perjury on the form is 10 years imprisonment. About the same exposure as lying on a Form 4473 to buy a firearm. Prosecute and incarcerate every liar without fail. Test the blood donation anyway to reduce the risk of giving the recipient an incurable disease.

[Faith Presses On]

I don’t if the U.S. has any criminal or civil penalties for lying about one’s background when donating blood, but Australia not only has them, but makes sure that donors are fully aware of them:

“Of note, donors in Australia must sign a declaration in the presence of blood center staff that they understand that there are penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for providing false or misleading information. No such declaration is required in the United States, nor are donors advised of penalties for providing false or misleading information.”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3440651/posts

[Kickass Conservative]

Well, lying on Form 4473 didn’t result in that Reporterette being charged for a Straw Purchase of that AR-15 the other day, did it?