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I'm afraid I'm not quite sure, C C T, if I'm familiar with that particular letter, but I can imagine what it may contain. I'm sure America 'losing its way' was its central theme, along with a few embarrassing and disgraceful examples. An incident like this should make the list . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 17, 2014 at 6:36 AM
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Of course we don't, Against. Thus my question about the rapid disappearance of scruples . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 17, 2014 at 6:32 AM
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Or perhaps, Kabu, their mattresses are quite comfortable stuffed with all of that ill-gained money . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 17, 2014 at 6:31 AM
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I honestly didn't know we had a choice, Utah. I actually thought that embalming was pretty much mandatory these days. Perhaps there are options state to state, or is something else involved . . . ?
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JimmyA
on February 17, 2014 at 6:30 AM
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You are, Carolyn? Just trying to be prepared, or is there something you're not telling us? And I have a feeling that 'creep' was just ribbing you . . .
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JimmyA
on February 17, 2014 at 6:28 AM
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Re: Jimmy..no business anywhere, unfortunately is immune
Sad but true, Rumor. That's why I sometimes question the whereabouts of scruples these days . . .
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JimmyA
on February 17, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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Yes well, can't think that it would be for transplants , probably for some medical facility I would imagine. A bit below standard using newspaper. Jimmy where money is involved nothing surprises me. It was disgusting. Remember that gent who read 'Letter from America. ' Really horrible if it was true.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 17, 2014 at 12:36 AM
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We put our trust in embalmers and morticians. We don't expect them to be the desecrators of our dearly departed loved ones.
posted by
Against4WindsOn2Flam
on February 16, 2014 at 9:20 PM
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they ssleep because they never think beyond themselves and what they want.
posted by
Kabu
on February 15, 2014 at 7:06 PM
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I have decided against embalming...Its all natural for me.
posted by
UtahJay
on February 15, 2014 at 6:55 PM
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that's just weird. my neighbor worked at a funeral home and once when he thought he had a live body on his hands his boss told him to turn up the heat. don't know if he was ribbing me but he was a creep with a creepy job. ee gads, and i'm planning my funeral these days.
posted by
Carolyn_Moe
on February 15, 2014 at 4:10 PM
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Jimmy..no business anywhere, unfortunately is immune
to fraud and such...yes, even funeral homes...wherever there's money, there's an angle....
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Rumor
on February 15, 2014 at 3:21 PM
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Really, Naut? I'm actually somewhat surprised. It's not easy to make someone who's usually so opinionated and loquacious about these bizarre little topics speechless ( and of course I mean with the utmost respect possible ). I really thought you'd have something to throw onto the table over this one . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 15, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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Re: Jimmy A
An apropos assessment, Sir Wiley. I'm sure there may be others words or terms, but that one probably sums it up accurately . . .
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JimmyA
on February 15, 2014 at 11:10 AM
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You're absolutely right, TAPS. That's usually the primary motive for such endeavors. Whether the organs were sold on the 'black market,' or the funeral home was just trying to save money somehow, we may never know for sure. Remember: the love of money is the root of all evil . . .
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JimmyA
on February 15, 2014 at 11:08 AM
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I remember that story as well, FSI. And these are only the ones we know about! That's why I ask, are there any scruples out there anymore? 
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JimmyA
on February 15, 2014 at 11:06 AM
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As all our hearts should, Kabu. It really, really makes me wonder sometimes how certain people can sleep at night . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 15, 2014 at 11:04 AM
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Jimmy
Almost unbelievable! I'm speechless...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 14, 2014 at 8:20 PM
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Jimmy A
Disgusting is the only term I can use.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 14, 2014 at 7:08 PM
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I'm sure I don't know what to say. I can't begin to imagine why people do what they do. It must have something to do with the acquisition of money is all I can figure.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 14, 2014 at 5:31 PM
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That is terrible what that funeral home did to him. I, too, wonder how many other deceased people have received such horrible treatment...I remember the crematory operator in Georgia who instead of cremating the bodies, was placing the bodies in a rural part of North Carolina and sent cement dust to the families.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 14, 2014 at 5:13 PM
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I think that you are right. no scruples.at all or someone paid to have the organs removed and cremated with some other body. I have always been baffled about this what seems to me to be a murder. Really weird and my heart goes out to those parents.
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Kabu
on February 14, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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