On Sat, 3 Sep 2005 19:27:15 -0400, Chris wrote:

"axolotl" wrote in message
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I have a very good friend in the blood and guts business. But Google can
provide you the same numbers.

I have no doubt that this is what the highly inefficient Red Cross is
claiming. It is just that a number that they claim to be spending. Than
again a monopoly can say whatever they want, hospitals have no real choice.

You've obviously got your mind made up already, and won't be swayed by
facts. Whatever... enjoy living in whatever world you're in, and don't
let actual data have any risk of changing your mind, whatever you do.