[mikester]

So, yeah - every time we hear about someone dying the next sentence is 'the autopsy is scheduled for...'

Why?

I mean I understand in some instances where there is some mystery that an autopsy might be interesting but if there is no real mystery and no foul play - is it something that HAS to happen?

Personally - and this has been my feeling for some time - I don't want one. I have feelings about the human body - mine and my families in particular that if there are no real questions about the death that have some legal or pressing medical need of answer - leave my body alone. Maybe it is my general fear of dying - doesn't matter. I don't feel the process is respectful of the deceased (not through any ill will of the Doctors it's just the way it is). I know the Doctors don't intend any harm by doing it and I know it is educational - I just don't want it done to me and mine.

Today I heard that they helicoptered MJ's dead body from the hospital to the coronor's office. I don't really get why we needed to spend that money (I'm sure tax payers paid that but I could be wrong) to get him their through the crowds so quickly.

Is it so important that we know every little detail in the cause of death?