I think it's a horrible thought that someone would insist on themselves or their loved ones being burried with organs that could save someone else's life.
And I have heard people say that if they were an organ donor, they were afraid that a doctor wouldn't save their life because he or she would be thinking "Why save them when I could use their organs?" as if the doctor may have a friend that needs a liver and can tell by looking at you that yours will be a match.
I would hope that if I were to meat my untimely demise, that as much of me as possible could be used to save others, even if it means having nothing left of me but hair to have a funeral with, and I would have no problem with such a law.
What do you think?
2006-11-30 03:11:29 · 11 answers · asked by Chris D 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A law? No way. You can't compel someone to give up the body parts of their dead loved ones. That's just wrong, and I think against some religions.
Should you be able to compel blood donations, too? Granted, the person isn't dead but they don't really NEED all that blood, do they? They can make more.
I really don't NEED all my bone marrow or one of my kidneys---okay I'm actually saving the spare kidney for a friend who may need it---but you get the point.
Organ donation is a great thing. I am down as an organ donor and I support it. Forcing it is another thing entirely.
2006-11-30 03:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by bookmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good topic, and there will be many pros and cons. I do believe that if one person leaving this earth, could save another, then why not. And to open another whole can of worms, what about some of the "healthy" people on death row??? Like I said this could be a lenghtly subject. But for me, if I could save a live, espically a friend, family member or loved one, why not. That would be the ultimate gift.
2006-11-30 03:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law would be un-constitutional and as such illegal.
This is the same as the abortion issue. Roe V Wade was because of aright to privacy. To do what you want with your own body. If you can abort a fetus, surely you can keep your liver.
A better question might be.... why can't we sell our organs when we die or a kidney, bone marrow, etc
2006-12-03 21:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by Just trying to help 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it truly is an fairly sturdy question and that i ought to admit that it had not in any respect got here about to me earlier. i imagine that individuals can replace their minds and that someone who did get carry of a donated organ might want to likely opt for in, alongside with different relations individuals, out of gratitude. it truly is analagous to blood donations. As a lengthy time period blood donor, I truly have stated that in Britain it really is exceedingly Caucasians who supply blood and yet recipients are very usually human beings of different races. Admittedly, some human beings might want to be excluded besides, by way of initial questionnaires, yet there are some ailments exceedingly affecting human beings from different continents which call for customary blood donations and one wonders why the relations of victims are not any better proactive themselves in giving blood. as an party, blood transfusions for little ones with sickle cellular anaemia are maximum in all likelihood to be efficient if the transfused blood is from a donor of a particular ethnic foundation. Blood from Afro Caribbean, African or center jap donors has diverse proteins—antigens—on its floor than blood from Caucasian donors. the point i'm making is, that it really is our custom to provide devoid of idea-about who the donor is or no matter if the donor is, in our view, deserving.
2016-10-08 00:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT wouldn't bother me one bit...I'm disgusted at the idea of being buried. I'm an organ donor...everything they can have whatever they want. I can't see me not letting someone else live when I'm dead! God forbid (or higher power) if something happend to my children they agree they 2 would want someone to live off their organs and their only 10 and 16. All i want is if there is something left of me burn it and put the ashes in a locket for my children as a keepsake...I BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CHANCE TO LIVE AND IF WE CAN HELP IT THAN DO IT! DON'T GIVE IT TO THE BUGS!!!
2006-11-30 03:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mz. JAE 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First, the ACLU would squash this idea like a fruitfly.
Second, it will undoubtedly offend and maybe even create havoc in some religious circles.
Why not just step up the present campaign of freewill donations?I personally think organ donation is proper and fine, and I am for it.
2006-11-30 03:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by ladsmrt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an organ donor and even have the organ donation promotional license plate. HOWEVER, you need to realize that some religions prohibit the transfers of organs (e.g., I believe the Jewish faith prohibits transferring blood).
2006-11-30 03:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by Steven B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't feel any one has the right to force you to be a donor. and no i do not feel that would be a good law. i don't think their is nothing wrong being a donor but that is a personal choice and i know some religions don't believe in it at all.
2006-11-30 03:23:27 · answer #8 · answered by parrotsarenoisy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if people really believe there is a God,then isnt it up to him to decide when its your time to pass away,with or without new organs?
2006-11-30 05:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a registered as a donor.
2006-11-30 03:18:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋