@Alakazam: So a hierchial form of government = Democracy? O_o
I was referring more to the "and dissent is usually reprimanded" part myself, but still, democracy is very hierarchal. You have the president and his staff, and other people who are considered higher up than others. The law-makers, and the law-follwers. The sellers and the buyers, heh.
Yeah, I've had a rather negative view of it all from a very young age. While I admit it's one of the best systems the world has, I still think it needs a lot of work. ^^
I guess I've not too sickened by my own blood, heh. I've cut myself shaving so many times over my life that my blood doesn't shock me any more. Just yesterday, I stepped on a tack, which managed to pierce my then bare foot. I was more annoyed than anything, as I reached down to pull the thing out. Once I did, I could see some blood gushing out. I just bandaged it up and put some socks on, forgetting it ever happened until you guys reminded me here. XD
As for giving blood, I never have, and honestly, I don't think anyone has ever come to my school asking for it, heh. But I may do it at some point in the future. ^^