Organs for Sale?

     I believe an individual should have the right to sell his or her organs. Organs are needed, in large quantities, all around the world. If a person wants to sell his or her organ for money, I believe that should be their right. The specific organ that the individual is trying to sell is in demand all over the world. This is a prime example of supply and demand. The supply of organs is short and the demand will always be high. That being said, there are many circumstances that will effect if a person can even donate their organ. Above all else, the organ should be in a healthy condition. This means no prior drug abuse, smoking, or family history of any disease associated with their organ they are trying to donate. An individual should be over the age of 30. This age seems appropriate, because this will prevent young adults from selling their organs just to make money. The goal of selling an organ should be for the sake of helping people, and in return there would be compensation. If an individual is dying from natural causes, or any cause unrelated to the organ that would be donated, that individual should be able to donate the organ and the compensation would be received by a person that the donor selects. All of the above circumstances must be in place, and deeply addressed, in order to sell organs.
     After reading the BBC News editorial by Martin Wilkinson, I stand by the author’s opinion. The article states: “Permitting sale would mean more people could get the organs they need. People should not be stopped from selling their organs because they have a right to do what they want with their bodies when they would not be harming others.” I stand by that statement completely. You have the right to do what you want to do with your body. It should not be looked down upon in a society that desperately needs organs. I know that there are a lot of ethical and legal issues, and both issues would have to be addressed before proceeding with any sale of organs. No one should be turned away, or looked down upon, for trying to sell an organ to save a life.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10786211