We can't because organ donation is helping others with zero cost to you. FollowIng that logic of costless aid, not donating is both irrational and demonstrates a complete lack of empathy, borderibg on psychopathy.
Why are you not willing to donate your organs?
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We can't because organ donation is helping others with zero cost to you. FollowIng that logic of costless aid, not donating is both irrational and demonstrates a complete lack of empathy, borderibg on psychopathy.
GeordieMark
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I don't think the psychopath comment, even if you precede it with 'bordering', is a fair or reasonable.
I agree with you, but not with that comment. It was unnecessary.
NoblesseOblige
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You're right, they should have said antisocial. But given that that is a key element to psychopathy/sociopathy it can be forgiven.
Would you say the same to a women seeking an abortion?
NoblesseOblige
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If the question is "why do you want an abortion?" and the answer is "because it is my body", then yes, I would call it a non-answer. I would say it's still her right, as it is someone's right to not donate an organ, but the simple fact is that that is not an answer to the given question. A woman doesn't owe anyone an answer, and neither does a non-organ donor. But this thread was for people to give their answers. So it absolutely baffles me why someone would come and give a non-answer to it.
Edit: Also "because it's my/our body/bodies" is used as a political statement. Not as an answer to "why do you want an abortion?". "Should women be allowed to have an abortion?" "why yes, it's our body so we should have that right".
DarkHeartedKill
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You know, I've been too busy condemning the selfish people who don't want to donate their organs because "they're mine!" Or "I don't like helping strangers" to actually give my point.
I want to become a tree when I die, that way I give back to nature and don't waste space in the ground. If I can do so without my organs I'll do it 100%. Just gotta look more into becoming a tree.
I want to become a tree when I die, that way I give back to nature and don't waste space in the ground. If I can do so without my organs I'll do it 100%. Just gotta look more into becoming a tree.
SmackDaddy
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Beautiful post.
What does this even mean though? I mean you can't take the shit with you because you're dead, what value do they have for you at that point? I'm an organ donor because I don't care what happens to my corpse after I'm dead. Might as well help some people out with my death. They can harvest me up and cremate whatever is left. I just don't get the attachment, I mean Christ you're dead! Lol
I wanted to bump this as it's the season of giving and being an organ donor is one of the greatest gifts you can give and it takes little effort from you.
There was a lot of people here that said they wanted to but just didn't bother yet.
Please google how you can donate in your province or state or country. For me, I hadn't before because I assumed I needed to get a card and go through a hassle and wasn't expecting to die soon so I thought I would have time. Instead I spent 5 minutes filling out an online form that tied my donor status to my social security information. So it may be as easy for you too.
Spend the 5 minutes this Christmas to maybe make someones Christmas in years to come better!
There was a lot of people here that said they wanted to but just didn't bother yet.
Please google how you can donate in your province or state or country. For me, I hadn't before because I assumed I needed to get a card and go through a hassle and wasn't expecting to die soon so I thought I would have time. Instead I spent 5 minutes filling out an online form that tied my donor status to my social security information. So it may be as easy for you too.
Spend the 5 minutes this Christmas to maybe make someones Christmas in years to come better!
BronsonLee
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Tabris goddamnit
I know damn well why you bumped this!
I know damn well why you bumped this!
I put myself up as a donor for everything short of "for science" because I know that 9 times out of ten that equals dissection for medical students and I also know, from personal experience, what said medical students do to their subjects. I leave that option to the blissfully unaware. More power to those brave souls.
The reason it even took that long was stupid: I didn't want to acknowledge my own inevitable death in such an official way. I got over it.
The reason it even took that long was stupid: I didn't want to acknowledge my own inevitable death in such an official way. I got over it.
We get it, you're proud of yourself and want everyone to acknowledge it.
I'm all for donation. First thing I did when I was eligible was opt in.
The wife, however, is not a fan. The reasoning she gave me was "I don't want my children burying me incomplete". First off we don't have kids(yet) and secondly it's not like they'll be examining the corpse.
It's an odd reason and I'm hoping to change her mind someday
The wife, however, is not a fan. The reasoning she gave me was "I don't want my children burying me incomplete". First off we don't have kids(yet) and secondly it's not like they'll be examining the corpse.
It's an odd reason and I'm hoping to change her mind someday
IISANDERII
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How much money does your family get for your organs?
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I've always dreamed about donating a kidney while alive, or something like that. But the opportunity has never arisen.
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adamsappel
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Inform your wife that when you are buried, a mortician removes your organs and throws them in the trash.
It feels very macabre at this point in my life. Now if someone were in need of an organ and I could provide it, I'd help. That's not to say I won't put myself on the list, eventually I think I will. I don't think I'd need them in case of an accident. Now if you were opted in by default, I wouldn't opt myself out.
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