Why Sigrid's Article Why Should Donating An Organ Cost So Much?

In Sigrid’s article, “Why should donating an organ cost so much?” he makes the argument that the Transplant Act set is doing more harm than good. The finical complications in organ donation is an important issue today because there are so many lives affected. The process of donating organs affects not only the patient’s lives, but those lives of the family and friends. Lingering thoughts of worst case scenarios and rejection are just half of the turmoil that the patients, friends, and families go through; on top of worrying about their finances. The article is about a man, named Sigrid Fryer-Revere, who wanted to donate his organ to one of his best friends. With his finical standing, he was denied the ability to try to save his friend’s life courtesy of the Transplant Act. …show more content…
Explained, is the fact that the donor cannot be finically helped by the person you are donating the organ to; besides travel, lodging, and lost wages. The article explains that the average organ donation costs a little more than $5,000, but can be as costly as $20,000. The Transplant Act was supposed to help those in greatest medical need first not who can buy an organ from someone first. The act took a complete turn in result, now only the wealthy and rich donors and recipients can afford the extreme costs of giving and receiving an organ. Concluding, he refers to many calls to action to help compromise with the government and their funding system. In the article, “Why should donating an organ cost so much?” the author Sigrid Fry-Revere, makes an effective argument through his use of methods addressing the three rhetorical appeals, use of outside information, and being