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I believe one of the problems with some of the plasticized human body remains exhibits are that some of the shows do *not* have a good paper work trail showing that the individuals gave express permission before their death, and this is where it gets messy because many of those bodies may be prisoners (so let the allegations of body-selling begin).  It is true that Gunther Von Hagens now has a consent form for bodies he uses that essentially allows him to display the body however he wants.  That may not be the case with all such bodies.

-William


On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:45 PM, Peter A Anderson wrote:

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> Jeff,
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> First: apologies for confusing you with Jonah, author of the posting before yours.
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> It's one thing to be moved when encountering human remains - wondering what life the person lived;  what s/he saw, felt etc.  (I surely do that.)
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> It's another thing to think that any human remains, even if unclaimed by anyone, must be treated as sacred in any way.  I don't think - or feel - that is necessary.
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> Beryl,
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> I support absolutely the care and repatriation of remains that are specifically meaningful to anyone, especially those to whom ancestral remains are precious.
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> As I understand it, all plasticized human body exhibits are shown with the express permission of the individual given before death, and sanctioned by relatives.
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> Peter A.
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