The Ethics Of Donating Organs

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That why I found it hard to pick what I’m going to write about. It is sad that people always try make a quick buck and its even worst that they use it in this way involving people’s lives. It is wrong what they are doing and clearly they need to change policies on who gets the organs. They should be fair. It is unethical for people to that, but the fact is people need organs and keeps increasing and less people are donating. That’s why I picked the topic donating organs if I can save just one person I would. Everybody has their reasons, but I just picked what my heart lead me to write about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and good luck with your

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