If we care about ourselves, what would we be willing to buy or sell to keep healthy?

[morningstar]

I am very curious to hear what people think about this:

http://www.icrc.org/Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList302/87DC95FCA3C3D63EC1256B66005B3F6C

http://www.threemonkeysonline.com/als/_organ_trafficking_interview_nancy_schepper-Hughes.html

The subject of the illegal organ trade worldwide is simple on its surface, but as you dig deeper, the ethical issues become more and more complex. There are no easy answers here, and the more medical science "advances", the more ethical issues abound. Life in the 21st century almost seems to have a different definition than previously considered.

There really is no absolute right and wrong here, in my opinion. There are too many considerations and complexities for such a simple response. However, just having a dialogue on the topic is a good beginning.

(This wasn't the title I intended for this thread, but I hit "post" by accident and now I can't change it.)

 

[mom418]

wow

wow omg. i really hope my family doesnt have to deal with it. i dont think i could buy it from a living person or convict...but u never know i guess. it sounds like a story from npr (national public radio). i listen to it alot.