Is China's Organ Donation Refusal Selfish?

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In summary, the conversation is discussing the controversial topic of organ harvesting from executed prisoners in China, which has been brought to light by the British Transplantation Society. Some argue that it is selfish to refuse to donate organs, while others believe that it should not be done for profit and individuals have the right to refuse. The risks involved in organ donation are also mentioned.
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The British Transplantation Society (BTS) announced yesterday that an "accumulating body of evidence suggests that the organs of executed prisoners are being removed for transplantation without the prior consent of either the prisoner or their family."

Quite a line.

I'm not sure people should be asked to donate organs. I think its rather selfish if anyone refuses. Its not as if they need them when they're dead. I don't agree however that it should be done purely for profit.
 
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Kurdt said:
Quite a line.

I'm not sure people should be asked to donate organs. I think its rather selfish if anyone refuses. Its not as if they need them when they're dead. I don't agree however that it should be done purely for profit.

its also selfish to refuse to donate organs while your alive. some people have sentimental attachment to their body parts.
 
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devil-fire said:
its also selfish to refuse to donate organs while your alive. some people have sentimental attachment to their body parts.

I wouldn't go as far as yourself. People have the right to refuse whilst they're still alive.
 
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devil-fire said:
its also selfish to refuse to donate organs while your alive. some people have sentimental attachment to their body parts.
While I'd probably do it, there is are very real risks in giving up an organ or part of an organ. I wouldn't have hard feelings against someone unable to stomach those risks.
 

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