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Essay / The Ethical Ethics of Selling Human Organs - 644
If your loved one was faced with a life or death situation, you would do anything to help them. Of course, the answer would be yes. The sale of human organs is a popular topic of ethical discussion that is subject to polarized debate that offers no compromise solutions. The arguments for and against human organs have many justifications and the government has not fully accepted them. Thousands of people are waiting for an organ transplant, but the waiting list is extremely long. We have taxpayers who spend their money on things that are useless for the country; why not invest their money to save someone's life. The government and the hospital should consider other options, such as prisons. Many prisoners face death or life imprisonment; they should be able to donate their organs. Despite the rules, organ donation should not affect anyone who saves another human being. During my class debate, I was very undecided as to which side I should be for or against organ sales. However, as I sit down, I think that if it was a family member or myself, I would want someone to help us, in our time of need. Organs are the path of life. Organs are a group of tissues working together to perform a task such as pumping blood throughout the body. In addition, the organs are equipped to assume 10 times their capacities. It's huge; the human body can withstand a lot of wear and tear. This is what they are made for. Therefore, the agitation in other states over prisoners and organ donation should not even be an argument. If more non-prisoners were registered as organ donors, states would not have to turn into prisoners. I believe there should be two lists of people who need organs, those who have been... middle of paper ... any type of infection, HIV and other medical problems. Although screening tests are good, they are not perfect and confirmatory tests are expensive. Which has its pros and cons and can help many people. There are certainly differences in how quickly you will receive an organ depending on your geographic location. Regulating the sale of human organs would harm the black market and reduce criminal activity among the less fortunate. Deep down, most of us want to do a good deed and help those in need. I'm sure everyone is watching the news and thinking about how we could do something to help those who are drying up. If it's a matter of life and death, then why are our morals in the wrong place? People deserve a chance in life and that chance can come from someone else. It would be the greatest gift you could ever receive, and even greater..