Florida Rep. Alan Grayson, whose district includes Orlando, said not allowing many gay and bisexual men to donate blood is discriminatory during a call with reporters today, adding that the ban should be lifted to “treat all people equally.” He pointed out that in times of crisis, such as the June 12 shooting at the Pulse Orlando nightclub that killed 49 people, people want to give back to the community.
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