This Wednesday, we discussed Organ Donation. I felt shocked when I heard the Organ Donation Policy in Singapore. Those who do not agree to donate their organs cannot receive others’ organ either. At first, I think it is unfair, because it violates people’s right to transplant organs. After thinking about it, however, I consider it quite fair.
If I agree to donate my organs in China, I will feel sad when my organ is used to save a rich man who is so greedy that he only wants to receive organs but never considers donating. I will note on my agreement that my organs are only used for those who agreed to donate their organs before. That is exactly the content of the Organ Donation Policy in Singapore.
If someone does not what to contribute, how can he receive? Donating organs does not like donating blood. Those who donate blood can receive blood free when necessary, while those who did not donate can buy it in a high price. The difference is that blood is enough to use while the organs are far from enough. If organs are only from those who are noble enough to contribute their organs to the society, fewer people can have a chance to transplant organs. In further, if everyone only wants to receive and hate donating, there will be no organs available in hospital. Before he enjoys the right to receive others’ organs, he must fulfill his duty to agree to donate his organ.
What is more, agreeing to donate organs does not mean his organs will be certainly taken after death. Organs are usually taken from donator when accidents happen. Most people die of oldness, in which case, organs will not be taken from them. Therefore, there is no need to worry about organ donation, which does no harm to the life of donators.
I was shocked by this bill,too. I cannot totally agree with this law. Donation is a volunteer job, but the law seems like a trade: only when a person agrees to donate his/her organs, can he/she receive an organ when it is necessary.
ReplyDeleteRight cannot be separate from duty. Both religion (retribution) and science (energy conservation) confirm that no pay, no gain.
ReplyDeleteIf people think organs are too valuable to be donated, hospital also can refuse to provide organs, because it is too valuble to be paid.
Like you, I think this policy unfair at first at first, nut after a careful consideration, I also agree with this policy. It is not only fair to human beings as you mentioned but also contributes to the interest of whole society. Under this policy, more organs are available to save people's lives.
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree with you. Because of this law, far more organs will be donated; that is, more people will be saved.
ReplyDeleteThis law is rational, but for me a little powerful. If I am a singaporean, I have to agree to donate my organs in case one day I need others' organ to save myself.
ReplyDeleteThere are many issues surrounding organ donation. In general, the law is usually a step behind the developments in society. Hence, there is a need to look at the issue from different perspectives to fully understand the rationale for the law.
ReplyDeleteI do not know whether you are right or not, but I think maybe this law needs some improvements. Some people are unwilling to donate their organs due to religional reasons. They should be taken considered. A law should not only contribe to the majority; it should also apply to the minority.
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