Utilitarian in Me
I just read a short but very compelling (and passion-filled) argument by the head of Bio-ethics at NUS, arguing for the importance of the spirit of humanism when doctors are considering the sourcing of donor organs.
While it is one step for humanity, it may just be ten steps back for human kind.
I'm for the let-me-lighten-your-parts theory (which was the case, right before The Human Tissue Act was made a legislation). Respect for culture and rites, I get. But what you don't know won't hurt you and the late person's last act is a gift of life to another. If legality and ethics come in the way, there should be a way to make it a responsibility for everyone.
Crude explanation for my pro-organ donor position. Or take Singapore's situation where you are an organ donor, unless you opt-out. Which many people do. What a waste of precious life-saving parts.
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