Doctors maim beggars - both profit?

[HeavyAaron]

...and why can't they just sell a kidney for $1,000?

Monty

Good question, but aren't you derailing your own thread by asking? The topic of markets for organs is a rather broad and contentious one.

Aaron

 

[ponderingturtle]

...and why can't they just sell a kidney for $1,000?

Monty

Well I have heard of people who have a body immage of say having only one leg and want to attain their body immage, I have not heard of that with kidneys.

 

[MrMonty]

Good question, but aren't you derailing your own thread by asking? The topic of markets for organs is a rather broad and contentious one.

Aaron

I thought I derailed my own thread with my opening post. The thread can go where it wants, as long as it's talking about doctors, limbs, organs, beggars, drugs, or dastardly people, I think its fine.

Anyway, my comment was in response to shecky's post:

I must be the only one who doesn't see a problem with this. Beggar wants a service done. Doctor provides. Where's the problem?

CNN-IBN went fishing for a story about deception and mutilation, but got one that seems to suggest a voluntary business transaction.

Is this much different from a stripper getting a breast augmentation in order to have better income prospects?

Where do we draw the line when it comes to someone's decision with their own body? Emotionally, I think I have a problem with these people having their legs removed or people who'd like to sell a kidney just for some quick cash. Emotionally, I don't have a problem with people choosing Dr. Kevorkian, getting implants, or weird body piercings. Logically, it seems there shouldn't be any difference.

My problem lies with intent. If the person is doing it for, IMO, for the wrong reasons, then I have a problem with it. I wouldn't advocate Dr. Kevorkian for a perfectly healthy 30 year old. I certainly have no problem with someone giving up a kidney to save someone elses life, but if it's just to get a crack fix then it bothers me.

Monty