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My general view point Beag is that I accept the examination of the dead for scientic purposes but I'm not overly keen on their public exhibition

Eh - doesn't bother me at all. They have learned so much from the study of dead bodies that it is a scientific treasure trove.

One consequence of dismissing all this religious stuff is that it de-mystifies the subject. I'd go look at the exhibit.

Hmm..these are interesting viewpoints. The internet is public and you can see everything in the world. From ancient skulls to Bonnie and Clyde's bullet ridden bodies. Regarding the things I look at, I like to learn about things, lots of things.

The viewing of bodies or parts of bodies is part of that and doesn't bother me at all. Now when a living human being is hurt in any way, we should be cautious. For instance, the actual pictures of the bullet wound to JFK's head is available for viewing, and he has living relatives. But those pictures are posted with their permission because he was a historical figure. And history is something to be studied by everyone.

In short, I don't have a problem with it.

Here's one for you. When my oldest daughter was in high school, the kids got their kicks by sneaking onto the body farm at UT to see the decomposing bodies. My granddaughter thinks her aunt was soooooo lucky (they have since put up a really good fence) because she wants to be a forensic investigator (too much CSI watching) when she gets out of school. I tried to tell her just how much schooling she's going to need for that job. I understand that people are still trying to find a way in to find where the bodies are, the place is quite famous.

It was an up close viewing of an Egyptian mummy, when I was 12, that triggered my life long interest in history.

Accepted Min, but would you have not developed your interest, as in my case, from a chalk spoil heap full of marine fossils or some ancient artifacts?

Probably not.....I might have spent all my time in a pool hall.

So you were saved Min. Hallelujah!

Who knows? I might have turned out to be a hellofa pool player?

Minimalist wrote:Who knows? I might have turned out to be a hellofa pool player?

Hey! I kick yo' sorry ass evrytime, bro!

What? And miss all this Min? Shame on you!

Rokcet Scientist wrote:

Minimalist wrote:Who knows? I might have turned out to be a hellofa pool player?

Hey! I kick yo' sorry ass evrytime, bro!

Well, natch, cause I spent my time studying history instead of practicing!