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"...the article is basically a guy saying that his comfort and security to have a long life is more important than the other guy's life. So I assumed that the o
by MrZongle2 10y ago
"...the article is basically a guy saying that his comfort and security to have a long life is more important than the other guy's life. So I assumed that the other guy had done something to bring this to light but that is not the case."
This is how I went into the article as well. I expected seeing something about the recipient being a substance abuser or otherwise not careful with his gift, or some related drama. But it's really some light hypochondria and the recklessness of youth on display.
I don't begrudge his regret; I don't know if I would have donated in the first place if I had been in his shoes. I'm just not entirely convinced of the overall worth of the article.
- danso 10y agoI thought the article has overall worth because it's an honest reflection about something we usually think of as a simple feel-good story. We pay attention to selfless deeds when they happen, but usually don't follow up with the aftermath. Apparently, according to the author, neither do hospitals, which means there's a lack of data to do more longitudinal study.