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Illegal to Sell Kidneys!

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You know im reading this forum and I cannot believe how many people are willing to donate their kidneys.
Do any of you carry a donor cards... This is usually the best way to do it. Then things will be done that way, its a lot easier.

Im not sure where you ar all from, im from the uk and it is actually illegal to sell kidneys and there are strict protocols of the kidney is not donated froma fmaily member.... Even husbands and wives are questioned about their motives.
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replied October 7th, 2005
It is illegal here, but also it is done, many people in need of a transplant will meet someone will to sell and kidney and the transplant can happen. Some hospitals will perform it....
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