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Haggis for Breakfast

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30. And isn't it tragic, that in this country

Mon Feb 24, 2020, 12:53 AM

Feb 2020

people can be rejected for organ transplant by their insurance companies for minor issues ?

We have taken a giant step backwards in organ donation/transplant in this nation because of PROFIT'S BOTTOM LINE..

This speaks to desperation. Instead of criticizing someone's attempt to save the life of another, do some research on organ donors and transplant surgeries and the insurance cluster-fuck in this country and advocate for change.

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Somebody sent this to me, and asked me to share it, around. Ummmm....... Ok......... [View all] Siwsan Feb 2020 OP

Melania has a truck? Croney Feb 2020 #1

I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything - you'd owe me a new keyboard!!!! Siwsan Feb 2020 #4

Ha mountain grammy Feb 2020 #27

Recommended. guillaumeb Feb 2020 #2

What is ISO? BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #3

I'm assuming "In Search Of" Siwsan Feb 2020 #6

In search of Danmel Feb 2020 #7

In Search Of n/t rufus dog Feb 2020 #8

In search of, I suspect. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #9

Glad you asked. I thought "International Standards Organization". JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2020 #41

That would have been the smart move but judging from BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #42

You really shouldn't post a phone number. rzemanfl Feb 2020 #5

The needer of the kidney is driving around with it so it's out there, everywhere Siwsan Feb 2020 #10

"Someone else did it first" doesn't make it okay in my opinion. rzemanfl Feb 2020 #14

Umm. Somehow the trump* sticker makes me thing they aren't a Democrat Siwsan Feb 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author SCantiGOP Feb 2020 #18

They did it first, someone else put it on the net. Think of your number on Free Republic. rzemanfl Feb 2020 #21

People in need of organs - who may die on the waiting list - Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #22

That is a valid point. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #24

And isn't it tragic, that in this country Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2020 #30

Insurance & profits have little to do with it. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #31

Thank you for your post. Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2020 #39

It is a factor - but the biggest significance is when you are trying to be a live donor. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #43

If 55 is the cut-off, Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2020 #44

The cutoff varies by center (and perhaps by organ) Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #45

Maybe truck driver needs to get fellow Trump supporters... mwooldri Feb 2020 #11

That is in Oklahoma. nt avebury Feb 2020 #12

This might narrow it down- rzemanfl Feb 2020 #16

The 918 area code is in the NE/E part avebury Feb 2020 #20

Specifically Pryor. Different Drummer Feb 2020 #26

Northeast part of the state, probably Tulsa. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #19

Might as well say: ISO Brain aeromanKC Feb 2020 #13

LOL! DeminPennswoods Feb 2020 #15

Have you ever been around someone in need of an organ? Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #23

Does anyone here have Trump supporting relatives? Sea Turtle Feb 2020 #25

Should say Please help I need a kidney or something with HELP to get more attention but good luck lunasun Feb 2020 #28

That's stupid in multiple ways Bayard Feb 2020 #29

I had that very thought. Siwsan Feb 2020 #32

My sister was on Medicaid Bayard Feb 2020 #33

I have a cousin who is undergoing dialysis Siwsan Feb 2020 #34

I hope they find the kidney. Human being first irisblue Feb 2020 #35

I would think there HAS to be a better way, than this Siwsan Feb 2020 #36

I have seen similar in the past irisblue Feb 2020 #37

I think it would be neat if this publication on DU is the thing that resulted in a found kidney. nt LAS14 Feb 2020 #38

yes RandiFan1290 Feb 2020 #40