organ donation?

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 2:30am #1

hi all
having a drunken argument about organ donation, i was told by a regular after hours poster that this was an appropriate topic for this forum, he would donate all his organs except his eyes, is this hypocritical?? what do you think?

brummytom · 03-08-2009 2:35am

Is what hypocritical? He's willing to donate all his other organs but not his eyes? What's wrong with that?

I'd give a beggar on the street a quid or two, but I wouldn't give away every last penny.. is that hypocritical?

In answer to the question.. I wouldn't donate anything while I'm alive (selfish); but as far as I'm concerned; my body's fair use once I've popped my clogs.

El Guapo! · 03-08-2009 2:35am

I originally said no I wouldnt donate my eyes but after watchin the film Seven Pounds I kinda half changed my opinion. Its a touchy subject with a lot of people. But I'm kinda on the fence!
By the way I'm drunk too!!!;)

jumpguy · 03-08-2009 2:35am

Karen09 wrote: »

hi all
having a drunken argument about organ donation, i was told by a regular after hours poster that this was an appropriate topic for this forum, he would donate all his organs except his eyes, is this hypocritical?? what do you think?

Yeah tis'. Finish your drink now...

WesternNight · 03-08-2009 2:38am

I've often said the same.

I mean, obviously if they were to use parts of my eyes when I'm dead I won't be in a position to care, really...but while I'm living I'd prefer to know that no-one would mess with my eyes. Not sure what it is...I just can't bear the thought of putting anything IN let alone removing my eyes.

Maybe it seems a bit pointless, but I don't think it's hypocritical. The person consenting has to be comfortable with it and if they want to know that a certain body part will be left alone, that's up to them.

TheZohanS · 03-08-2009 2:39am

Tell him he doesn't need his eyes to get blind drunk.

fintonie · 03-08-2009 2:40am

Karen09 wrote: »

hi all
having a drunken argument about organ donation, i was told by a regular after hours poster that this was an appropriate topic for this forum, he would donate all his organs except his eyes, is this hypocritical?? what do you think?

no i dont think so specialy if he is blind, but if there all in good workin order well lend a helping hand.

The_Minister · 03-08-2009 2:40am

I think eyes and skin have an extra 'ick' factor for most people.

(and no, skin harvesting is not just for radioactive mutants)

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 2:41am

brummytom wrote: »

:/my body's fair use once I've popped my clogs.

does this mean that you would give your eyes????

brummytom · 03-08-2009 2:43am

Karen09 wrote: »

does this mean that you would give your eyes????

Eyes, toenails, foreskin....

Whatever to be honest.. I might well change my mind as I get older, but at the moment I don't see the point on fretting over what will just be an empty vessel

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 2:45am

ok... my mate say's.. <also fairly drunk>. .. that he believes that his eyes are part of his soul???,,,, is it the drink speaking!!??? or do you agree??

fintonie · 03-08-2009 2:49am

well if you listen to some of the stories of people who have recieved transplants all types they have had memory flashes from the people who donated them, this is true in the sense it has been reported.

banquo · 03-08-2009 2:49am

Is your friend an ancient Celt?

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 2:51am

banquo wrote: »

Is your friend an ancient Celt?

yes , yes he is... his name is..... cuchaillan

fintonie · 03-08-2009 2:52am

Karen09 wrote: »

yes , yes he is... his name is..... cuchaillan

theres the problem so hes lost

Sharpshooter · 03-08-2009 2:52am

Karen09 wrote: »

hi all
having a drunken argument about organ donation, i was told by a regular after hours poster that this was an appropriate topic for this forum, he would donate all his organs except his eyes, is this hypocritical?? what do you think?

Except his eyes?

/oh right, the eyes have it.

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 2:54am

fintonie wrote: »

well if you listen to some of the stories of people who have recieved transplants all types they have had memory flashes from the people who donated them, this is true in the sense it has been reported.

well gang bang flashbacks are always welcome...........:eek:

WesternNight · 03-08-2009 2:55am

Doesn't really matter if we agree or not, does it? If that's his reason for not wanting to donate his eyes, then that's absolutely fine. It doesn't even matter if it is hypocritical, they're his eyes and if he has a choice in whether or not they're used then he's entitled to decide either way.

fintonie · 03-08-2009 2:56am

Karen09 wrote: »

well gang bang flashbacks are always welcome...........:eek:

true true specially in the solitude moment when that one last image is required

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 2:59am

WesternNight wrote: »

Doesn't really matter if we agree or not, does it? If that's his reason for not wanting to donate his eyes, then that's absolutely fine. It doesn't even matter if it is hypocritical, they're his eyes and if he has a choice in whether or not they're used then he's entitled to decide either way.

but why give everything else except the eyes? quote arnie schwarzenegger terminator2 "what is wrong wit your eyezz?!!":D:cool:

Saibh · 03-08-2009 3:00am

Karen09 wrote: »

but why give everything else except the eyes? quote arnie schwarzenegger terminator2 "what is wrong wit your eyezz?!!":D:cool:

It is your friend who doesn't want to donate his eyes - ask him.

WesternNight · 03-08-2009 3:04am

Karen09 wrote: »

but why give everything else except the eyes? quote arnie schwarzenegger terminator2 "what is wrong wit your eyezz?!!":D:cool:

Well for me, I don't mind the thought of having my other organs removed. But I do very much mind the thought of having my eyes removed.

I think if that's what it takes for someone to feel comfortable donating everything else, then who's anyone else to complain?

I'm sure there are lots of people who don't like the idea of having their heart donated. And likewise, I'd say if keeping their heart meant they were comfortable enough to consent to donating the rest, then that's fine with me.

Timistry · 03-08-2009 3:08am

I have no problem with organ donation. Sur whats the point in letting your organs rot into the ground when they could save some persons life? Thats my 2c away. oh and about the whole eyes thing, some people donate their bodies to science only to be taken apart by med students. Saw on Stephen Fry in america where some of them go to towards training pathologists etc. So they place you in a field and let the wildlife insects etc have at you for a bit:eek: Showed one covered in ants. erm, NO:(

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 3:08am

WesternNight wrote: »

Well for me, I don't mind the thought of having my other organs removed. But I do very much mind the thought of having my eyes removed.

I think if that's what it takes for someone to feel comfortable donating everything else, then who's anyone else to complain?

I'm sure there are lots of people who don't like the idea of having their heart donated. And likewise, I'd say if keeping their heart meant they were comfortable enough to consent to donating the rest, then that's fine with me.

but your dead?? why do you care??:cool:

fintonie · 03-08-2009 3:09am

i think the eyes thing goes back a long way, the penny over the eyes, the eyes been one of the first things eaten if you kick the bucket and are not found for a few days, we associate sight with memories therefore in taking our eyes do we lose our memories

Karen09 · 03-08-2009 3:12am

fintonie wrote: »

i think the eyes thing goes back a long way, the penny over the eyes, the eyes been one of the first things eaten if you kick the bucket and are not found for a few days, we associate sight with memories therefore in taking our eyes do we lose our memories

but they only ate the eyes because they're the handiest to remove!!:cool:

WesternNight · 03-08-2009 3:13am

Karen09 wrote: »

but your dead?? why do you care??:cool:

I'm not dead. I'm alive. And I'm sure I won't care when I'm dead. But right now, the condition of me consenting to donating my organs is that I keep my eyes. I don't think that's particularly unreasonable.

It's a very personal decision, it's different for everyone.

fintonie · 03-08-2009 3:15am

Karen09 wrote: »

but they only ate the eyes because they're the handiest to remove!!:cool:

nope they r the juiciest a nice big pop nd all those flavors rushing to the taste buds

almostnever · 03-08-2009 9:32am

There'd be no point in me donating my eyes,they're useless.The rest of my organs? Well,if they serve any purpose,have at 'em.

Joey the lips · 03-08-2009 9:41am

They can have all of me... The way I figure is

Die. buried in a hole, decay, eaten by worms! Worms get my eyes!

Die. Burnt to a crisp! Eyes not a problem no one benefits!

Die, Donate body to science, Discover that men do actully grown longer that 12 inches! 8th wonder of the world. Be famous cause someone has my Eyes,heart,lungs,kidneys,pancreas, My manhood dies with me! You need a licence to operate such a heavy pce of machinery!

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