OK, so, there are these tests doctors want to do to determine better ways to resuscitate people after their hearts suddenly stop, due to shock, trauma, etc. The thing is, these doctors are idiots. "Well, the only way to see if it works on humans is if we try it. But how can we get their permission first if we have to wait until their heart stops to ask them?" is what I imagine Dr. Moron asking Dr. Dipshitz. "You're right! Let's subject them to a potentially fatal test and not give any further thought to it!" replies Dr. Dipshitz. "LET'S!" Of course, they don't bother to even think about an alternative to violating human rights by publicizing that they need people to volunteer for the tests. And by "volunteering" I don't mean they should volunteer to have their heart suddenly stopped. If you thought that you're as dumb as Dr. Moron. What I mean is, publicize the hell out of this and get hundreds or even thousands of people to sign waivers saying "if I'm in a car accident, you can do the test on me." Car accidents happen all the time--it's highly likely that the doctors would get "lucky." I'd much prefer their research get delayed over them testing something that won't work on me, thank you very much. Read more about the specifics in [http://chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/nation/4839234.html|a May 26, 2007 article] from WashingtonPost.com but available at Chron.com.
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