"Freelance sperm donor comes under FDA investigation"

[greiner3]

"A California man who donates his sperm for free to couples who want to have a baby is being investigated by US regulators but insists he will continue his efforts as a matter of goodwill.

Trent Arsenault, 36, first attracted scrutiny from the US Food and Drug Administration in 2009 for his free sperm donations, which he says resulted in 14 births with several more babies on the way.

A cease-and-desist letter from the FDA in November 2010 did not dissuade him — there have been five pregnancies and one birth since that notice arrived, he told AFP, adding that he still has no hearing date with the regulatory agency."

And;

"Arsenault’s personal website, trentdonor.org, describes him as a blond-haired, brown-eyed Silicon Valley tech worker."

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/01/27/freelance-sperm-donor-comes-under-fda-investigation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheRawStory+%28The+Raw+Story%29

Now what's that Queen song; 'The Stroke'

I know it's meant to be somewhat mutual but here's the opening and how Trent must be able to 'contribute. BTW Trent also lists himself as 'Christian.' Isn't there that line if the Bible something about 'don't spill your seed?'

"Now everybody – have you heard
If you’re in the game, then the stroke’s the word
Don’t take no rhythm – don’t take no style
Got a thirst for killing – grab your vile…"

[Arkansas Granny]

1. That was Billy Squier, not Queen.

[dogknob]

4. AND...

... it is a song about corporate rock. Masturbation is a metaphor.

Now everybody have you heard
If you're in the game, then the stroke's the word
Don't take no rhythm, don't take no style
Got a thirst for killin', grab your vile...

You put your right hand out give a firm hand-shake
Talk to me about that one big break...
Spread your ear-pollution both far and wide...
Keep your contributions by your side and stroke me,
stroke me
Could be a winner boy, you move quite well...
You got your number down...
Say you're a winner but man you're just a sinner now

You put your left foot out keep it all in place...
Work your way right into my case
First you try to bed me you make my backbone slide
But when you found you bled me-- skip on by...
keep on---stroke me, stroke me
Give me the business all night long...
You're so together boy...
Say you're a winner but man you're just a sinner now

Better listen now (said) it ain't no joke
Let your conscience fail ya, just do the stroke
Don'tcha take no chances keep your eye on top
Do your fancy dances you can't stop you just stroke me,
stroke me

[crikkett]

6. spellcheck

it's "grab your vial" which is a little tube or bottle to hold liquid.
Vile is an adjective = "nasty"

[ejpoeta]

2. Why does the government get involved?

Is it because the couples don't go to a place that charges them a lot of money? It doesn't sound like anyone has been physically harmed and the kids seem to be healthy. As long as he can't claim parenthood then I don't see what the problem is myself.

[eShirl]

3. Old Testament. Onan spilled his seed to avoid conception with his widowed sister in law.

This guy's purpose is conception, so....

[TreasonousBastard]

5. You gotta READ the article...

The FDA claims the sperm he "donates" hasn't been tested for nasties, which is true. All sperm donated through a sperm bank has to be tested. He claims he's been tested for STD's and other things and he's negative so no one should care. Besides, his method of donation is exempt from the rules

Now, as to his motivations...

"As to what motivates Arsenault, his website contains 10 bullet point descriptions including his “spirit of volunteering to the community,” his respect for women, his faith in God, and his rejection of powerful corporations that profit from commercial sperm banks."

But, note this...

"Arsenault has appealed the FDA’s order on the basis that “he could provide documentation by and testimony from women to whom he had donated…. that he was a sexually intimate partner,” according to legal documents."