(but unfortunately just do not have the time this AM)
Broad brush strokes of agreement. Both for 'bodies' (both my own poor vessel, and others in general). It's almost completely immaterial to me. Do what you will - or alternatively nothing at all (because why should some other poor schmuck be saddled with the honor and 'privilege'?). My own dismissive cant running along the line for years, "And you can tumble me into a ditch ..." (with of course the sanitary and pollution issues as standing as obvious prevention) Rather vague thoughts of 'donating' - and greatly appreciate the notion imparted and stressed here of the human body as a quite valuable resource. Yes! By all means!
Also broad agreement on the 'anthropological' and cultural aspect. One can (and should attempt to) be sensitive and respectful ... But there are also limitations - and frankly logical and factual absurdities ... Discovery of a mandible (or single tooth) in a washed out creek bed - that proves to be 6, 7, 8-12 hundred years old - is quite frankly not the same thing as someone digging up Grandma. And the farther removed in terms of either personal memories, ancestry, and any baseline lineage ... The less rational a claim becomes for either ownership, or cultural authority (or in fact 'appropriation' - going in either direction?) So - sensitivities, yes. Blind adherence to fallacy and the unproven - in support of purported tradition and 'belief' .. ? Who is imposing a 'value system' .. ?
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