MURDER! Another victims name was slowly scrolling across the television screen. The body found split into, the only thing missing was their organs. Ever since the legalization of organ sales the number of murders had skyrocketed. Gangs were now murdering people for their organs to sell for money. At $5,000 for just a kidney, it was definitely easy money for them. This is just one of the many scenarios that could be a repercussion of the legalization of organ sales. Not only could the legalization of organ sales bring about violence, it could also make it more difficult for people who struggle financially to obtain what they need. The humanitarianism spirit is no longer used when people are doing it for money, so would more people really even donate for cash? As of now it is legal to sell blood, semen, and eggs. Why should we not be allowed to sell our organs (Gregory)? Although many may argue the justification of organ sales; it would ultimately be at a price that some…show more content… Is it mistrust, misunderstanding, or just fear causing them not to donate? “Overall, about 45% of Americans are registered organ donors, but some states have much lower rates. For instance, only 12.7% of people are registered donors in New York, where 500 people died last year waiting for an organ, according to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.” Many people believe that if a doctor knows you are a registered organ donor then they will not try as hard as they can to save your life. There have been horror stories of the organ trade operating in the shadows and questions activities occur in the medical establishment under the color of law. Even today, doctors sometimes legally hovers organ tissue from dead patients without consent (Gregory).” Many people watch TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, and after watching those they are mislead to think doctors will not try as hard. The shows can often mislead viewers from the
