Susanne...here you have the option on your license as soon as you get it, so most people over 18 here have already opted in or out. I didn't mean it to sound harsh. I am actually a very compassionate person. I just wonder at the fairness of some-one who says 'no' getting an organ and some-one who has always said 'yes' misses out. I am not trying to be judgemental...just opening up the pandora's box.
KNenagh, could you send your mother a letter and have her sign it and have it witnessed in her own language as well as a copy in English? Then you could entrust the document to whomever you have named close-at-hand as next-of-kin to be notified if necessary. Just a thought
I type rather teary-eyed. I had NO idea that my putting this thread up would lead to people actually registering as donors.
There are so many people in this world that need donations. My father needed a lung transplant but refused to go on the list as he had smoked most of his life and his children were now over 18. He felt it should go to others.
I see small children on the TV all the time who need a kidney or a liver and have less than a year to live if they don't get one. It breaks my heart that so many good organs are buried and turned to dust.
I am ever so touched. THANK YOU!
(For those in Australia that don't know, you can actually choose to donate AND also ask that some organs NOT be donated.)
People are often listed as donors many years before they need the service and in Australia you can have it on your Driver's license as well as be registered on a donor site.
I have medical issues but I am still a donor. My corneas at least should be of use.
I just wonder if their opinion would change if 'the shoe was on the other foot'
Yes, KNenagh, it is definitely a conversation we need to have with family. I am sure that if something DOES happen (and I hope it does not) that both our organs can save a life. What a great gift to give another person and their family.
A few scenarios were posted above. For example, if you saw some-one bashing an old woman and hit him with a fence pailing which accidentally killed him.
Even simply stealing food if your baby was starving and there was no other way of getting some.
Jeepers...this is becoming a little dark and depressing
I also am a brain donor to a neuroscience department at a major university. I am hoping it will help them with their research.
I also don't think my organs will be much good when I am finished with them, but my corneas are still in excellent condition so I hope they can give some-one sight.
In Australia it also goes on your driver's license, however, we also have an organ donor site where you officially register and get an organ donor card. That way people can't say they didn't know your wishes, although I am sure they can try to contest it.
I really wonder why those that voted "no" would feel if their child needed a liver to survive?
I don't believe so if there is a new will (in Australia anyway).
It seems we are getting reasons why women may not want a divorce, but surely if they are wanting the man's money to keep flowing then HE could get divorced?
An American friend of mine is not divorced so his ex-wife and daughter can still be covered by his medical insurance. That is a reasonable decision, but the only one I have come across.
Most men seem to say they couldn't be bothered or it is too much hassle. Who wants to be with a man with that attitude to life?
I am wondering how many people feel comfortable dating a separated person who has been separated for years and has not got a divorce.
I personally prefer the past to be 'tied' and finalised before I date some-one. Of course that does not mean I don't see a need for contact if there are children from the marriage...in fact I see that as crucial.
How do you feel.....separated is fine, or prefer divorced?
Then I had a thought. What about a person on death row...breaking them out of prison? Wow...that opens a whole new can of worms! Normally mty answer would be 'no'...however for a relative you believed to be innocent???
There seems to be a bottomless pit of case scenarios. This is not as simple a question as I first thought.
'While IQ tests can be quite predictive of general intelligence, it's important to remember that they don't purport to tell the whole story of a person's abilities. Things an IQ test doesn't measure include creativity, emotional sensitivity, social competence, various acquired skills and many other things that usually fall under the general heading of intelligence. So a person who displays exceptional creativity, for example, may only manage an average IQ test score.'
In regard to the I.Q. racial difference debate. Most I.Q. were found to be aimed at educated 'white' people with an inherent bias which most did not notice for decades. Most men of science will now not only rely on an I.Q. test but use a number of different tests.
(If in doubt, please speak to a neuropsychologist.)
One happened to be an aborigine and another a south pacific islander. The others were what is referred to as 'caucasian'.
ALL of the men I dated were polite and considerate. The only man who cheated on me was 'white' and that was a very long time ago. I have only ever dated intelligent men as I am attracted to a man's mind and wit. Most were exceptionally well-educated.
I did not see any difference as far as 'race' goes as it actually did not concern me. The character of the man did....and still does.
I have no fear that this is an issue. The earth is hit by asteroids and other 'rocks' fairly regularly.
If it DOES hit close to me...I hope it is a direct hit!
Why worry aboout something over which an individual has no control? I find it quite strange that the human race has a tendency to feel we are in control, when obviously nature and the universe control things we cannot.
Just smile and keep living! You are more likely to be hit by a bus!
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A somewhat controversial Organ Donation question
Thank you all for your comments. I am off to bed (at 6:20 a.m) but shall be back tomorrow to see any other commentsNite all