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Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by tasogare on Saturday April 24, 2021 @01:00AM (#26922369)
Yes, let’s shame and punish people that think differently than "the good way", it will totally help the cause get more support.
Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by arp242 on Saturday April 24, 2021 @01:17AM (#26922437)
There are long waiting lists for organ donors; why should I donate my organs to someone who won't return the favour? I'd rather donate them to someone who would.
Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by bserge on Saturday April 24, 2021 @02:58AM (#26922852)
But that's only fair.

As an analogy, it's like healthcare/insurance taxes - you pay them regularly in the hope that if you ever need it, they'll pay for you.

Why would you expect to receive an organ if you're not willing to offer yours?

Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by kelnos on Saturday April 24, 2021 @01:20AM (#26922460)
It's not just that; it's punishing people who want to benefit from a system they refuse to "pay" into.
Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by dazc on Saturday April 24, 2021 @01:59AM (#26922600)
What if I off-shore my earnings to avoid paying tax; what if I vote Republican. Does consenting to organ donation make me a worthy person despite anything else you may disagree with?
Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by cygx on Saturday April 24, 2021 @03:30AM (#26923017)
Reciprocity is not some outlandish concept: If you're unwilling to help out, you don't get to join the mutual aid pact.
Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by toyg on Saturday April 24, 2021 @03:40AM (#26923067)
That’s irrelevant. If you just treat organ donation as an exchange system, an “organ-bank club” if you will, you don’t need to bring judgement into it.
Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by dazc on Saturday April 24, 2021 @04:26AM (#26923273)
Parent post was hinting at judgement though.
Re:New UK Law Mandates Organ Donation by Default Unless Expl... by spoonjim on Saturday April 24, 2021 @02:56AM (#26922838)
No shame, no punishment. It’s just an organ sharing club, join it or don’t join it.