Legalize Organ Donation Essay

Right now, about “199,848 United States citizens need a lifesaving organ transplant. Of those 199,848, there are at least 77,236 candidates on the active waiting list,” states the United Network for Organ Sharing’s article, “Data: At A Glance” (1). Whether it is a heart, a kidney, a liver, or a lung, most of these candidates do not receive the organ they desperately need. “Data: AT a Glance also states that from “January to October of 2016, only 13,066 donors were able to give an organ” to save someone 's life (1). That leaves 64,170 candidates with non functioning organs. So, where are the other 64,170 organs found? The most leading method would be for the United States to legalize the selling of organs. This will give an individual an additional right and alternative way to donate an organ. Many people have their organs donated when they are deceased; however, everyday healthy people can donate unnecessary organs, …show more content…
Many people all over the world illegally sell their spare kidney online for quite a lot of money because the need for organs is growing at such a rapid pace. As technology improves, transplants have the potential to help more people live longer, healthier lives; however, the demand for organs grows while the supply never tends to catch up. One solution to this problem is to allow the sale of human organs. Individuals in search of a kidney or part of a liver could pay a willing seller for his or her organ. It would increase the motivation of donating organs in general. In Richard Knox’s article, “Should We Legalize the Market for Human Organs?,” he states,”Those who favored buying and selling organs went from 44 percent to 60 percent. But those opposed inched up only 4 points, from 27 to 31 percent” (1). Many people tend to favor the idea that they can possible help benefit someone’s life and earn a bit or profit while doing