Quote:
Originally Posted by Stitchawl
Yes, it CAN! It can both emotionally and psychologically addictive for many people, especially war veterans, and children of war veterans. Many compulsive blood donors do so out of 'survivor guilt.' Most health organizations prohibit donations within specified time limits. I know several people who have never missed a donation right on the day of their limit for the past 40-45 years! That is a LOT of blood donated and a lot of lives helped!
Donation is a wonderful gift of life, but stay within safe time margins. It's a great thing you are doing... unless you are doing it just for the free orange juice afterwards. 
Stitchawl |
I'm partially surprised that the time limits are different for countries. They require a 3-month period here, so I get to donate one litre annually. So far, I feel fine. Never fainted.
(How do you know! I secretly love the cupcakes and juice and tea. And then the donors can choose their souvenirs - stuffed animals, clocks, pencil box, etc. That's my favorite part
)
Quote:
Originally Posted by cromag
Speaking as a small game hunter, and as someone who has worked briefly in a law enforcement agency -- hopefully, never in earnest.
|
Er no, I too dislike using guns for real. But still, I'd like to know how. A short course (2 years ago) wasn't enough - I already forgot everything about taking a gun apart and then reassemble it.
(I just rechecked it. That is only a draft and hasn't been brought up to the Congress yet. Anyway, I'll be 23 when I graduate... no chance at handling real guns.)