Thank you Ian. But the primary issue is still being sidestepped: Is the Blood Bank a front to feed vampires? The logic is clear -- a deal struck long ago in secrecy -- keep them fed, and in return they do not kill to obtain their sustenance. I quit giving blood a few years ago when I realized one day in the "blood van" there were no mirrors, the windows blocked out sunlight, and the "technicians" were pasty white with clear skin and piercing eyes. I overheard a conversation between technicians about how shameful it is so many units are "ruined by high garlic levels", that garlic should be banned for consumption, something to that effect. Then, the one who drew my blood that day actually licked her lips as she took my "unit" away. I now get emails regularly asking me to give my O-, obviously their favorite "flavor". So, it almost isn't a question of "IF"... its more of a question of "WHY" ?