Re: Kidney-nappers

Hagbard Celine (hagbard@ix.netcom.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 1997 13:33:50 -0400


Arjen Kamphuis wrote:

> 1) Why is it that only about 20% of the population caries a document that
> allow doctors to use their organs in case of sudden death, while over 90%
> of the population wishes to receive donororgans if it can save (=extend)
> their life.

MYTH: Document saying "Organ Donor" equals "Maybe we should best let
this one die."

A lot of people I know buy into this one.

My reasons for not volunteering?

Why would I want to decrease my chances of post-cryonic reanimation by
giving away my vitals?