Will you sell an organ because of poverty?

No but could always sell blood or sperm...lol Actually I won't sell sperm, I don't want any kids I don't know about...

There are so many other things that I can do to earn for a living so that i can provide for my family's needs instead of resorting to selling my body parts. This will be my least option. I will not put my life risk for selling my organ-- instead i will exert extra effort to be healthy for that i will have enough energy to work hard for my family.

Well, it's hard to tell or imagine when I'm not really put in that kind of situation, and I didn't taste the difficulty of poverty, I can't feel how the person feels. As for what I'm thinking now, I think I'd sacrifice myself for my kids, if I can do something for their good. I think if the woman had a choice, she wouldn't have to sell her eyes. I think that is the only option at that time, and she has to do that, otherwise her children will have no food to eat. She is really a great mother. But, what next? Perhaps she will just have to learn other skills to survuve and take care of the family.

It is something that i would probably do for my family. I feel that it is the kind of decision that you can make for yourself but you cant tell anyone else to do it. It would really come down to your family's economic situation. If cutting out my eyes and selling them would save the lives of one or more of my family members, then i would do it.

I would not, sure there are other ways to get money for your family. Isnt donating blood is better what if you donate your kidney and in future, your child needs one what would you do

may be.. if the situation demands it... if my parents are going through the worst phase of life....then i might. we are all because of them, if we can do anything 4 them then whats the use of calling them ur parents...the people who created you....ur cause of exisitance...i love my parents and will do anything 4 them!!!

I think given the right consideration and situation, one may be surprised by what they may or may not do.

I think I too would welcome such an idea instead of dying with starvation or resorting to crimes just to eat. But I would not probably opt for selling my eyes or any sense that I need, perhaps one eye would do (knock on wood), kidney would be okay too.

I do know many people who have done exactly this because of poverty because they were too poor to help their loved ones. When it comes to myself only I will not do it but if in the future my financial condition crashes rock bottom and I am left with nothing else and there is no other way to feed my family the I will start selling my blood but I wont donate an organ. I love myself a lot.

I absolutely couldn't do it, nor would I, even if I were starving in the streets. There are other ways of getting food without resorting to such extreme measures, and I'd make darn sure I took advantage of those resources. I might sound heartless, but whether I'm starving, dying in a hospital bed, or what not, I am not about to be an organ donor. I have my other reasons why, but I'm not going to get into them at this time.

I definitely would sacrifice for my family. But i don't think i would let myself come face to face in a situation that i would have to sell my body parts just to find something to eat. I would gladly treasure my body so that i can work harder and strive for a better tomorrow.

well i wouldnt sell my eyes but pretty much anything else is game where do i sign up lmao

I think it's all horrible. There are enough millionaires/billionaires in this world to spread the wealth. If you ask me, the killer is really named Greed. There are sooo many ways to work out deals with farmers, contractors, etc... that all types of food and housing could be provided for thousands if not millions of people.

i would sell the things that arent necessary for life like 1 kidney that people usually donate.

..well, the story was very touching.. however, for me, I won't do anything like that if there is still another way I could make or earn money.. life is hard true, and I don't want to make it harder by selling my organs.. Money would eventually fade so I better take good care of my health because it is also one of my wealth.. better poor and healthy than rich but uncomfortable..

I think that everyone can do it, can sell anything if worst comes to worst, and there are no other option. I remember what I have read in the Bible which speaks of the time when the tribulation period shall come when there are no food, therefore, parents cook their children and eat their flesh. People killing each other just to survive. That would be the worst that will ever happened.

No, I would not do it as their are many charitable agencies whom I am going to ask for their help. As I also saw it that many sell their organs but after the money is gone they all suffer from the after effects of having a missing organs and now suffering from diseases or side effects of the operation. I think it is not good to sell one organs it is like a gamble full of risk and in the end you are most likely to suffer at the losing ends.

That was a real sad story and naked truth of poverty. But,i don't think that's the only remedy someone can do to feed their family. There are many ways on how to earn for a living. Ok,granting that she can give her family something to eat...and what's next? She will be a big burden too,becoz,her family had to take care of her since she is blind already. We just need to look around for something to start with,and,it is just a little perseverance that we need. Earning money is not an easy task,just we need to work hard and life will be easy then.

Everyone will be moved when hearing of the story. For me, although I meet such a despairing situation someday, I may have no courage to sell my organ. If there are some ways that can help me to make some money, I won't choose to sell a organ of me, which is next to impossible for most people to make such a choice. Of course, in order to survive from poverty, some people have to do like this for having nothing to do. In my country, people often say that the body is something you receive from your parents. So, it is not filial to sell a organ.

yes i would sell even my life for the benefit of my family, but i just wanna make sure, that once i sold my life or any part of it, my family would be having their dream life. I am not in a ratty life now, but i believe if it my responsibility to provide the best future for my kids. I was watching wowowee, you know if i was so rich and successful i would give that lady a help. i had just turn on my computer, after wowowee, cause i watch it everyday except Sunday of course suggest you post this discussion in the Forum Philippines