Are you?
Jan 11th 2007, 5:15 am
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Are you?
When I took my driving test I was asked if I would like to be an organ donor. I tried to not answer (the subject freaks me) but that was not an option I had to say yes or no.. so I said yes 
.. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..
Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
.. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
Jan 11th 2007, 5:27 am
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Re: Are you?
When I took my driving test I was asked if I would like to be an organ donor. I tried to not answer (the subject freaks me) but that was not an option I had to say yes or no.. so I said yes .. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..
Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
.. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
Jan 11th 2007, 5:37 am
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Re: Are you?
When I took my driving test I was asked if I would like to be an organ donor. I tried to not answer (the subject freaks me) but that was not an option I had to say yes or no.. so I said yes .. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..
Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
.. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
Jan 11th 2007, 5:42 am
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Re: Are you?
They don't ask on the driving test, they ask when you hand in all your documents and give all your details (address, eye/hair colour, etc.) in order to issue the license..
Jan 11th 2007, 12:37 pm
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Re: Are you?
Even though you'll have "organ donor" on your licence now (like me) they still have to get permission from your next of kin if the situation ever arises. So ultimately it will be up to your family to decide what is best.
Jan 11th 2007, 12:43 pm
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Re: Are you?
In NYS it is on the form you complete for your license. You are only verbally asked if you don't tick either box. Same as you can tick if you want to register to vote. This is how many non-US citizens get into deportable status when they make yes and then go and vote.
Jan 11th 2007, 12:52 pm
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Re: Are you?
When I took my driving test I was asked if I would like to be an organ donor. I tried to not answer (the subject freaks me) but that was not an option I had to say yes or no.. so I said yes .. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..
Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
.. not because I find the thought of having my organs removed when I die very appealing but because I felt that it'd be very selfish of me to want to keep them knowing that they could save another live.. But I really wished they hadn't ask me. It's just something that I don't like to think about and I'd rather let my family decide whatever they think it's best when the time comes..Do they ask in every State?(I'm in CO)
Are you an organ donor?
it's a bit like writing one's Will..not a nice thing to have to think of or do but very important especially when one has children imo.
Jan 11th 2007, 1:21 pm
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Jan 11th 2007, 1:40 pm
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Re: Are you?
I am yes. I would like to think that in the event of my death, especially if it was untimely, I would be able to help others. The same as if one of my family members were to need a transplant (god forbid) there would be someone to help us.
It doesn't really freak me out, I'm more freaked out by the thought of cremation to be honest, don't know why
It doesn't really freak me out, I'm more freaked out by the thought of cremation to be honest, don't know why
Jan 11th 2007, 1:45 pm
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Re: Are you?
We are as well.
But will they actually accept our donations if we offer them though? They wont take our blood because of possible Mad Cow contamination so why would they accept organs?
But will they actually accept our donations if we offer them though? They wont take our blood because of possible Mad Cow contamination so why would they accept organs?
Jan 11th 2007, 2:21 pm
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Re: Are you?
Yes but if you try and donate blood here and you are an expat from the UK they will not take your blood and donated organs all have blood flow through them so it would (in their eyes) possibly contaminated as well.
