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Originally posted by Trance Nutter What about some scheming parents who might sell their childs organs?

A strict age limit would prevent that eg 21yrs.

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It is ethically abhorrent that someone will sell their organs for profit.

I do understand why you take that position, however knowing someone who needs a kidney, and knowing what affect it does have on ones life, I see things a bit differently. It would be great if there was an easy option.

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in fact i think its illegal in many countries.

I believe that is correct, at least in western countries.

I test horse tranquilisers on humans, they dont seem to complain, though they do tend to horse around a bit too much

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there is a reason the sale of organs is outlawed in developed nations. organs should go to the most deserving, not the most wealthy. end of story.

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Originally posted by skot_e I do understand why you take that position, however knowing someone who needs a kidney, and knowing what affect it does have on ones life, I see things a bit differently. It would be great if there was an easy option.

If someone needs a kidney, why should they be forced to have to pay for it?

And what is the donors real motivation, helping the person or making a profit?

and as pkc says, it then becomes a matter of those that can afford, not those who deserve.

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why dont you start questioning why people are in need of there transplants??

true there are some out there that would genuinely benefit from recieving a donated organ, but how did many of them come to needing a new kidney or lung or whatever in the first place...

smoking, alcohol, drub abuse etc etc, would this change there habits, lifestyles.. sadly many of those in need would be happy to take a new organ but not a lifestyle change to boot!

money doesnt count for everything no matter who you are, how rich you are or what your needs are!

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