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Opinion: Who earns a new life?

Started by Clark, July 07, 2011, 11:37:14 AM

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Clark

July 07, 2011, 11:37:14 AM
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion/who-earns-a-new-life/story-e6frfhqf-1226090139023

Who earns a new life?
by Steve Price

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"That though is not my reason for questioning the wisdom of giving a 67-year-old self-confessed former alcoholic a brand new liver.

I just think some balance is needed in all the glorification of his survival and a discussion is required about who gets that rare second chance at life."

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