UK: Organs to be taken without consent

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[jfarel]

Pros/Cons? I think its a good idea.

 

[jfarel]

Pros/Cons? I think its a good idea.

 

[jfarel]

Pros/Cons? I think its a good idea.

 

[jfarel]

Pros/Cons? I think its a good idea.

 

[jfarel]

Pros/Cons? I think its a good idea.

 

[AllansGirl]

I'm all for it. It makes sense that being an organ donor should be the default position. People who are against it, for whatever reason, can still opt out, and family members likewise still have the power to make that decision. It'll also take the pressure off family members who may not be thinking clearly at the time.

I'm sure a lot of the objections stem from paranoia from people concerned that their relatives will be allowed to die so that their organs can be harvested. I've met so many people who are convinced that is the case. But, others are denied the chance at life because of that ignorance, and as much as possible should be done to minimize it.

 

[AllansGirl]

I'm all for it. It makes sense that being an organ donor should be the default position. People who are against it, for whatever reason, can still opt out, and family members likewise still have the power to make that decision. It'll also take the pressure off family members who may not be thinking clearly at the time.

I'm sure a lot of the objections stem from paranoia from people concerned that their relatives will be allowed to die so that their organs can be harvested. I've met so many people who are convinced that is the case. But, others are denied the chance at life because of that ignorance, and as much as possible should be done to minimize it.

 

[AllansGirl]

I'm all for it. It makes sense that being an organ donor should be the default position. People who are against it, for whatever reason, can still opt out, and family members likewise still have the power to make that decision. It'll also take the pressure off family members who may not be thinking clearly at the time.

I'm sure a lot of the objections stem from paranoia from people concerned that their relatives will be allowed to die so that their organs can be harvested. I've met so many people who are convinced that is the case. But, others are denied the chance at life because of that ignorance, and as much as possible should be done to minimize it.

 

[AllansGirl]

I'm all for it. It makes sense that being an organ donor should be the default position. People who are against it, for whatever reason, can still opt out, and family members likewise still have the power to make that decision. It'll also take the pressure off family members who may not be thinking clearly at the time.

I'm sure a lot of the objections stem from paranoia from people concerned that their relatives will be allowed to die so that their organs can be harvested. I've met so many people who are convinced that is the case. But, others are denied the chance at life because of that ignorance, and as much as possible should be done to minimize it.

 

[AllansGirl]

I'm all for it. It makes sense that being an organ donor should be the default position. People who are against it, for whatever reason, can still opt out, and family members likewise still have the power to make that decision. It'll also take the pressure off family members who may not be thinking clearly at the time.

I'm sure a lot of the objections stem from paranoia from people concerned that their relatives will be allowed to die so that their organs can be harvested. I've met so many people who are convinced that is the case. But, others are denied the chance at life because of that ignorance, and as much as possible should be done to minimize it.

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm for it too. The only con I can see is if someone did not want their organs taken, but through some mix up they got harvested anyway.

I kind of see organ donation like voting or something. I think a lot more people would sign up for it if they knew where to go, how to sign up, or cared about the process itself. A lot of people probably don't care about organ donation simply because they don't know the effect it can have on someone else's life. However, if you REALLY don't want to be an organ donor, for whatever reason, that should be respected.

A line from a related article:

"After all, medical and legal authorities are entitled, without explicit consent, to perform intrusive autopsies on all corpses. If that is permitted, it is not obvious why the removal of organs from the dead, in order to give life to people who would die without them, should always be prohibited."

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm for it too. The only con I can see is if someone did not want their organs taken, but through some mix up they got harvested anyway.

I kind of see organ donation like voting or something. I think a lot more people would sign up for it if they knew where to go, how to sign up, or cared about the process itself. A lot of people probably don't care about organ donation simply because they don't know the effect it can have on someone else's life. However, if you REALLY don't want to be an organ donor, for whatever reason, that should be respected.

A line from a related article:

"After all, medical and legal authorities are entitled, without explicit consent, to perform intrusive autopsies on all corpses. If that is permitted, it is not obvious why the removal of organs from the dead, in order to give life to people who would die without them, should always be prohibited."

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm for it too. The only con I can see is if someone did not want their organs taken, but through some mix up they got harvested anyway.

I kind of see organ donation like voting or something. I think a lot more people would sign up for it if they knew where to go, how to sign up, or cared about the process itself. A lot of people probably don't care about organ donation simply because they don't know the effect it can have on someone else's life. However, if you REALLY don't want to be an organ donor, for whatever reason, that should be respected.

A line from a related article:

"After all, medical and legal authorities are entitled, without explicit consent, to perform intrusive autopsies on all corpses. If that is permitted, it is not obvious why the removal of organs from the dead, in order to give life to people who would die without them, should always be prohibited."

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm for it too. The only con I can see is if someone did not want their organs taken, but through some mix up they got harvested anyway.

I kind of see organ donation like voting or something. I think a lot more people would sign up for it if they knew where to go, how to sign up, or cared about the process itself. A lot of people probably don't care about organ donation simply because they don't know the effect it can have on someone else's life. However, if you REALLY don't want to be an organ donor, for whatever reason, that should be respected.

A line from a related article:

"After all, medical and legal authorities are entitled, without explicit consent, to perform intrusive autopsies on all corpses. If that is permitted, it is not obvious why the removal of organs from the dead, in order to give life to people who would die without them, should always be prohibited."

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm for it too. The only con I can see is if someone did not want their organs taken, but through some mix up they got harvested anyway.

I kind of see organ donation like voting or something. I think a lot more people would sign up for it if they knew where to go, how to sign up, or cared about the process itself. A lot of people probably don't care about organ donation simply because they don't know the effect it can have on someone else's life. However, if you REALLY don't want to be an organ donor, for whatever reason, that should be respected.

A line from a related article:

"After all, medical and legal authorities are entitled, without explicit consent, to perform intrusive autopsies on all corpses. If that is permitted, it is not obvious why the removal of organs from the dead, in order to give life to people who would die without them, should always be prohibited."