> I think the desire to donate blood for nothing may come from the fact that we receive pretty much free healthcare ( you can pay for health insurance and get a

> I think the desire to donate blood for nothing may come from the fact that we receive pretty much free healthcare ( you can pay for health insurance and get access to better doctors and shorter waiting lists ). Whole blood donations are (almost always) uncompensated in the US as well. This article is referring to plasma donations, which are different and take longer.