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MrJ in OZ wrote:

What if this dude molested his own sister as a child er something. Payback can be a beeotch.

Hmm that would suck for him.

Ive never been raped or molested so I wouldnt know, does it really cause that uch animosity that you would deny someone life?

macnuke wrote:

then again, who is in his will is his decision also.

Niice, a parting shot.

It sucks because the dude has 3 kids and a wife. The sister deserved to get leukemia and the only person who will be a match will be the (dead)brother's  child. The child will refuse because she killed her daddy.

Last edited by Apcs11 (2007-03-25 8:14 am)

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Alien wrote:

Apcs11 wrote:

macnuke wrote:

then again, who is in his will is his decision also.

Niice, a parting shot.

It sucks because the dude has 3 kids and a wife. The sister deserved to get leukemia and the only person who will be a match will be the (dead)brother's  child. The child will refuse because she killed her daddy.

Would it suck less if the "dude" was unmarried and childless?

You seem awfully judgmental about a situation you know smurf-all about, apart from what preciously little information was offered in a newspaper article (and don't even start about what kind of newspaper).

It is one of the most fundamental rights of man to decide whether or not to donate parts of their bodies to others, whatever their reasons are. That needs to be respected, no matter what.

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The fact that he is married and has children means his death will emotionally torture his wife and children. Have you lost a parent? A spouse? If so, you know how it feels. If not, let me describe, It is the worst most sickening feeling you could possibly feel(loss of parent).

She may have a right to do what she wants with her body, I respect that right whole-heartedly, but I believe that she is a cold hearted animal who does not deserve life if she is not willing to give it.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Like I said before, I would give any part of my body to give ANYBODY life, no matter their offenses towards me or anyone else.

If you needed it, I would donate you my heart.

Last edited by Apcs11 (2007-03-25 3:04 pm)

Off hand I'd have to say uncool, it'd be nice if we had the whole story.

Why the hell did someone write a "news" article about this?

CeeJer53 wrote:

Apcs11 wrote:

If you needed it, I would donate you my heart.

Most generous.  However, we all know that won't happen in an above-board hospital.

I do agree that withholding a bone marrow donation may be unreasonable, doesn't the marrow grow back whereas hearts, kidneys and lungs don't.  A live liver donation is possible because the doctors only take part of the donor's liver.

If the donor has had a change of heart, maybe they've also had a change in their health over the past 3 years, such as Hepatitis C, aids or some other ailment, why should they donate, or even share about their own problems?

Great point. That of course brings up some philosophical questions such as : would you rather die from leukemia or be cured from leukemia and live with a life threatening disease.

Apcs11 wrote:

Great point. That of course brings up some philosophical questions such as : would you rather die from leukemia or be cured from leukemia and live with a life threatening disease.

Well, as far as I can tell, I will eventually die, just like everyone else.   A slow painful death by leukemia really sounds no better than any other slow painful disease.

May we all go peacefully in our sleep.

CeeJer53 wrote:

Apcs11 wrote:

Great point. That of course brings up some philosophical questions such as : would you rather die from leukemia or be cured from leukemia and live with a life threatening disease.

Well, as far as I can tell, I will eventually die, just like everyone else.   A slow painful death by leukemia really sounds no better than any other slow painful disease.

May we all go peacefully in our sleep.

Id prefer a stick of dynamite duct-taped to my forehead....but to each his own...

The first reply to the full-length report pretty much sums up what I'm thinking about the choice to have gone public with this:

I am a transplantee myself and am very disturbed by this story. Donating organs or bonemarrow is and must be completely voluntary, and should also be private. I could easily appreciate people refusing to be tested for compatability after reading this. I hope this man realises the possible damage his actions may cause. I certainly wouldn't be tested for his sake knowing that I would be hung out in the press afterwards if I decided not to donate.

- Cwm, Manchester

(Though I'm not a transplantee.)

Apcs11 wrote:

MrJ in OZ wrote:

What if this dude molested his own sister as a child er something. Payback can be a beeotch.

Hmm that would suck for him.

Ive never been raped or molested so I wouldnt know, does it really cause that uch animosity that you would deny someone life?

I just saw a movie about a screwed up family where the brother molested the sister so the article made me think of it. But then again, maybe she is just a jerk.

Last edited by MrJ in OZ (2007-03-25 7:24 pm)

It's interesting that you start a thread in here complaining about and judging people that choose not to donate organs, and yet you completely ignore the thread in Unplugged about one of our posters wives donating a kidney.

Just saying.