Ethics and Intrigue: The Arkansas Plasma Scandal

This chapter investigates the controversial practice of selling plasma from Arkansas inmates during the 1960s, emphasizing the ethical dilemmas and health risks linked to compromised blood supplies. It reveals how the plasma, deemed unsafe, was distributed internationally despite regulatory warnings, while also exposing the intertwining of political interests and public health dangers. Alongside serious ramifications, the discussion incorporates humor about the bizarre terminology and circumstances surrounding this grim business practice.