why would anyone think this is right?

[emmie]

I heard this on the radio just now, and looked up the BBC article

Hard-up students should be allowed to pay off their debts by selling a kidney, an academic has argued. Sue Rabbitt Roff, a researcher at Dundee University, said it was time to "explore" kidney donors being paid as an "incentive". Dr Roff believes the payment should be set at about £28,000 - equivalent to the UK average annual income. The British Medical Association (BMA) said it would not support cash being paid for organs. It is currently illegal to pay for organs for transplantation under the Human Tissue Act. The act also makes it an offence to attempt to buy or sell organs for transplant.

[starone]

Sometimes I wonder at the intelligence of so-called intellectuals. I think the Human Tissue Act has it right. If you want to give because you feel you have to - for a close relative for instance - that is different, but to pay for a body part is not right.

[WELSHYORKIE]

Totally agree, Starbuck, I would not be in favour of a 'kidney for cash' policy

[emmie]

someone needs to mention to the woman, that if things go wrong for the person, if they have sold a kidney to pay off their student debts, then they would like as not would need a kidney transplant, so perhaps another student gives theirs for money, and so forth.

[sandyRoe]

If this was permissible wouldn't donors from 3rd World countries undercut the students?
The £28,000 Dr Roff mentions would be a life changing fortune for someone in India or China.

[dave50]

If someone wants to sell one of their kidneys and someone is willing to pay, what business is it of anyone else? They are their bodies to do as they please.

[DTCwordfan]

Mmmmm, I wonder what my genitals would fetch?

[emmie]

they may be their bodies as you say, but quite frankly its reprehensible, if their one remaining kidney fails then they would be in dire trouble. Not to say in hospital being looked after on NHS presumably.

[pa___ul3]

is that what you were asking that woman in the park DT!? ;-)
I think it's a ridiculous idea.. almost as ridiculous as her name!!

[emmie]

pa-ul3 thats what i thought, maybe a late april fools joke