Amusing bit heard on NPR this morning
Jan. 30th, 2004 09:17 amI was listening to Morning Edition talking about the Barnes art collection (link that will work after 10am eastern), and how it's in financial troubles. A judge has ordered them to consider selling some of their art pieces that aren't being shown.
One employee reacted with horror, with it going somewhat like this:
One employee reacted with horror, with it going somewhat like this:
Barnes CEO Kimberly Camp(sp?): The field, the collecting field... do not condone selling objects for operating money. It's just not done. It's not illegal, it's just unethical. It's not illegal to sell organs, it's unethical.
Reporter commentary (post-edit, not said to employee): Actually, it is illegal to sell organs.