update on organ trafficking: late in 2011 the times herald record in orange county new york reported that several rabbis were arrested in brooklyn for selling live human organs. Disturbing on so many fronts. Keep up the good work cecil!
Welcome to the Straight Dope, stormysouth, we’re glad you’re with us.
For future ref: when you start a thread, it’s helpful to other readers to provide a link to the column under discussion. Saves search time and keeps us on the same page. In this case, I assume you meant one of these: What’s the market for spare body parts? - The Straight Dope (which is very old) or Have guys awakened after a party to find their kidneys stolen? - The Straight Dope from 1998
If I’ve got the wrong ones, please email me at ckdexthavn@aol.com and I’ll be glad to change 'em.
Not a problem, you’ll know for next time. And, as I say, welcome.