Poll: Are you an organ donor?

[DamageInc]

If I was dead, what the hell would I care about my organs? I obviously wouldn't need them anymore.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

No, and I won't be, either. Ever. I'm not risking some dumbass doctor not working as hard to save my life if two people need kidneys and someone else needs a liver and a heart.

 

[Anubis]

i have no idea

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Was but quit. i refuse to donate ANYTHING to a society that helps some Mexican girl who cant speak English, hell isnt even a US citizen before it helps our own people.
Until we quit givin free rides, I aint supportin it.

Does that mean that you don't vote or pay taxes either?

While I share your same frustration regarding issues like the one you described, you still should support the country you live in. If you don't like it, move to another one like that Commie bastard Johnny Depp.

 

[stormbv]

I am...I don't care who they go to, either. A life is a life.

 

[GoingUp]

yup

 

[LeStEr]

Originally posted by: Beau
I am. I figure: hell, if I'm not using them, someone else may as well.

 

[Kelemvor]

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No, and I won't be, either. Ever. I'm not risking some dumbass doctor not working as hard to save my life if two people need kidneys and someone else needs a liver and a heart.

Like the doctor would know if you were even a match for someone if he was working on you in the ER or something like that.

 

[stormbv]

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No, and I won't be, either. Ever. I'm not risking some dumbass doctor not working as hard to save my life if two people need kidneys and someone else needs a liver and a heart.

In that case, we're all screwed, because someone always needs organs.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No, and I won't be, either. Ever. I'm not risking some dumbass doctor not working as hard to save my life if two people need kidneys and someone else needs a liver and a heart.

Like the doctor would know if you were even a match for someone if he was working on you in the ER or something like that.

Yes, actually, they would. If I were an organ donor, all my info would be listed on my medical records. Some states, I believe, will have things like blood type listed on the driver's license.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: stormbv

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No, and I won't be, either. Ever. I'm not risking some dumbass doctor not working as hard to save my life if two people need kidneys and someone else needs a liver and a heart.

In that case, we're all screwed, because someone always needs organs.

Well, I won't be one to give mine away.

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: Ylen13
no

I would like to say that I'm surprised, but I'm not.

 

[styelers]

YES

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No, and I won't be, either. Ever. I'm not risking some dumbass doctor not working as hard to save my life if two people need kidneys and someone else needs a liver and a heart.

I have no idea why this myth is so wide spread.

Yet, curiously, not a single person can come up with a verifiable case of this happening.

Why?

In most, if not all cases, the fact that the patient is an organ donor is not known until AFTER everything else has been done, and all hope is lost.

And even if you have your license marked, your next of kin must still OK donation.

Moreover, the organs go on a donation list, and who gets the organs are not decided by one doctor, or hospital. In fact, rarely, if ever, do organs donated in one hospital go to another patient in that same hospital.

Folks, stop with the urban legends and deal with reality: Tens of thousands of innocent, good people die each year waiting for organs. One of them may be you someday.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt

Originally posted by: stormbv

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No, and I won't be, either. Ever. I'm not risking some dumbass doctor not working as hard to save my life if two people need kidneys and someone else needs a liver and a heart.

In that case, we're all screwed, because someone always needs organs.

Well, I won't be one to give mine away.

OK, and if you ever become ill or injured and need an organ, will you refuse one?

Here's a fair rule: Only organ donors and people unable to donate because of disease can be organ receipeients. People who refuse to donate cannot receive donated organs.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: jliechty

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: BMdoobieW...and if I can help it, I won't being having no autopsy either.

So... you'll be having an autopsy?

Needless to say, I am very *ahem* amused (no pun intended) at Amused's excellent analysis of the structure of the grammar in that sentence.

Gotta love those double negatives.

 

[Kelemvor]

Originally posted by: Amused<br

OK, and if you ever become ill or injured and need an organ, will you refuse one?

Here's a fair rule: Only organ donors and people unable to donate because of disease can be organ receipeients. People who refuse to donate cannot receive donated organs.

I like that rule. Email it to your mayor or senator or whoever can propose that as a bill.

 

[MrChicken]

Originally posted by: Amused
OK, and if you ever become ill or injured and need an organ, will you refuse one?

Here's a fair rule: Only organ donors and people unable to donate because of disease can be organ receipeients. People who refuse to donate cannot receive donated organs.

No problem with that.

 

[iwearnosox]

No, but I dontated a piano once.

 

[TheBullGod]

Yes. Although some might not be in the best shape.

 

[Red Dawn]

Horses are already lined up for my organ when I die. They have a transplant team on 24 hour call in Kentucky!

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Horses are already lined up for my organ when I die. They have a transplant team on 24 hour call in Kentucky!

I didn't know they cared that much about miniature ponies! That's very noble of you to "remember the little guys" so to speak.

 

[Lithium381]

i want to be, but i have to get a sticker or something, and let my mom know

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Horses are already lined up for my organ when I die. They have a transplant team on 24 hour call in Kentucky!

I didn't know they cared that much about miniature ponies! That's very noble of you to "remember the little guys" so to speak.

Dude I'm sure a miniture pony would put you to shame. But hey, the Keebler Elves probably do too!

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Horses are already lined up for my organ when I die. They have a transplant team on 24 hour call in Kentucky!

I didn't know they cared that much about miniature ponies! That's very noble of you to "remember the little guys" so to speak.

Dude I'm sure a miniture pony would put you to shame. But hey, the Keebler Elves probably do too!

The Keebler Elves are surprisingly well-endowed. Apparently, only the cookies are bite-sized.
And before you bring it up: Yes, I speak from experience.