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by jfhufl 2739 days ago
Reminds me of the organ banks in Niven's Known Space, Series. Governments made being sent to the "organ banks" the favored punishment for crimes. Also gave way to OrganLegging:

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organlegging
Lovely.
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I recall a horrifying story Niven wrote about a man running from the police to escape his death sentance. At the end of the story, he is caught and brought to justice for running a red light.