A respectful, but knowledgeable answer to the idea that anyone who takes blood is forever tainted and unable to become a JW. I have been a JW for 49 years, have known fellow Witnesses and myself been confronted with the blood issue. A few of my fellow witnesses had children forced by court order to have blood and NONE of them had this feeling conveyed by the comment. As Jehovah's people, we have a deep respect for all his laws, knowing as our Creator He has the best insight into our life choices. When we are forced to disobey Jehovah, there is a sadness, however also a contentment in having stood for our beliefs, and a deep concern and many prayers for those who do not understand. Thank you all for the opportunity to hear these many and diverse opinions.