Face Transplants

American Voices • human interest • science • ISSUE 41•38 • Sep 26, 2005

The Cleveland Clinic has begun interviewing candidates for the world's first face transplant. What do you think?

“Is this strictly for disfigurement victims, or can I turn my trophy wife into a hot Asian chick if I feel like it?”
Guy Clemmons –
Systems Analyst
“Finally, I will have the face of my baboon heart's desire.”
Kim Kovacs –
Veterinary Assistant
“Say goodbye to the old world, where you were limited to just one face on the boring old front of your head.”
Parker Knowleton –
Legal Aide

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