organ transplant

[Jorg Kirberg]

In article <42n85n$lid at newsbf02.news.aol.com>, ot53 at aol.com (OT53) wrote:

> I am writing on behalf of someone in need of an organ transplant who is
> unwilling and unable to wait for one that may or may not turn up in time. 
> 
> Does anyone know ANY way of bypassing traditional options, including, but
> not limited to, overseas transplants?  
> This person doesn't want to wait until it's loo late.  
> Please - if you know someone, or know someone who knows someone, respond.
> OT53

I would cosider anything that would work in this way as

ABSOLUTELY UNETHICAL.

Although organ transplantation is not like buying in the supermarket,
I think one should have to wait in line.

BTW, does this someone is aware of the risks he/she would expose him/herself
by agreeing to such a 'shortcut' ?

jorg

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