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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago (28 children)

Although at least in prison, they'll at least get a chance to get some medical care. Housing them won't help there. This is why we need universal healthcare.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You are way more likely to acquire an infection in prison (bacterial or viral) and have your health conditions ignored or downplayed than you are to get any real access to medical care.

[–] Numberone@startrek.website 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I gave blood recently. One of the questions they ask you is have you been in jail or juvi recently. I assume for the reason you stated above. I.E. having been in jail makes your blood less desireable. Not sure if they'll actually reject you, but they sure ask.

[–] JohnEdwa@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Might also be a more polite way to essentially ask the question "were you possibly raped in prison" as gay/anal sex is still something that prevents you from donating blood unless it's with a clean long term partner.

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