China: Teenager 'sells kidney for iPad'

[Lars77]

Source: BBC

A teenager in China has sold one of his kidneys in order to buy an iPad 2, Chinese media report.

The 17-year-old, identified only as Little Zheng, told a local TV station he had arranged the sale of the kidney over the internet.

The story only came to light after the teenager's mother became suspicious.

The case highlights China's black market in organ trafficking. A scarcity of organ donors has led to a flourishing trade.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13639934

[NashVegas]

1. Ah, Yes. The Gift of Life

[ejbr]

2. I hope it doesn't get broke or stolen. n/t

[grahamhgreen]

3. The entire chain of custody for the kidney should be imprisoned and the businesses shut down.

[Citizen Worker]

4. The Randroids will hail this as true capitalism.

[Vinee]

5. we never should have extended permanent MFN status to the Chinese.

I'm sure Steve Jobs and Bill Gates both disagree.

[IamK]

6. I could see if it was an Android platform... He will be kicking himself... n/t