What do you think of the idea of everyone being made organ donors?

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ladyrain_614	In Singapore, this system is already in place... All citizens are in except for certain religion where if they want to donate, then they will have to opt in.( Only certain organ are included, not all...eg kidneys, cornea ...)It had also sparked a debate here where some did not to be in as they felt that they were forced and not given any option.And that,the hospital will just take without even considering whether that person can still be saved or not (nobody can actually define when the person is really dead- Doctors said that when the person is brain dead, the chances of recovery is less but of coz, the family will disagree as they want to keep their loved ones alive....) However, I'm of a mind that I agree with this system as like what some of the other Yahoo answerers said... When I'm gone, at least some parts of me are useful to someone who needs it more than I do (considering by then, I"m no longer alive). At least, I'll still be able to contribute to society...And also, I feel for those whose family members (esp the young ones) died due to lack of organ donations.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

FutureRN	I say why not? If you really don't want to, then you can still opt out. But why not donate? When you're dead it's not like you're going to be using your organs anymore. Why not give someone else a chance at a healthy, happy life? There are hundreds of thousands of people on a waiting list to get something. Why not donate and help out? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Let's make a Cake	Anything that might save lives is a good idea I think. And if anyone feels strongly enough to opt out then they have that choice too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

yorkgirl76	Personally i think it is a fantastic idea I'm signed up to donate whatever they want to take ,my belief being I'm not gonna need it so why not give it to someone who it can help after I'm gone. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

misspiggy	have mixed feelings Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ruth	Well, we can't be forced to. But, I think that such a recommendation or even a "law" is going beyond our rights. I don't think that this will ever become a reality . If we choose to donate, then that's that !! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mommy3	This is not a bad idea as there are so many people needing organs and having to be put on a waiting list or dying before they are able to receive an organ. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sunrayye	I don't live in the UK, but I would not want to be made an automatic organ donor because I want my body cryopreserved. I'm going to need all my body parts for that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

soosoono<3	i dont know that sound a lil scaryyy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lewis	My own opinoin, I think it's a bad idea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

death of a thousand cries	i think that the idea is good but, i have heard rumors that if u get into a serious car accident that they wont try to save u as fast as if u weren't. caz all of ur organs would go and benefit so many other ppl than just one person(you). i myself am not. but the down side of not being one is that when u die all ur organs go in a bag at the bottom of ur feet in ur cofin. so all the organs that could have saved someone is wasted. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kitty	Can I be allowed to die first? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

My Grain	I think our human rites are being stripped more and more away from us.I wanna see if the government produce opting out cards.It's also open to abuse from the government.I don't trust them selling organs off so the politicians can line their pockets more.It will come to a point when if you've got the money you can buy an organ over a poor person.It'll be a class issue again like majority of things in this country!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MyKidsMom	Very good question :-) My husband and I have very different views on this subject but I believe that if I am gone, and can help save a life it is a benefit in itself. I also see that if it were me or anyone in my family that needed an organ, we would gladly except one from a doner to save our lives so why not return the favor. At this time, I am not an organ doner but would like to sign up in the future. As stated, my reasons are pretty selfish. To be honest, I am totally 100% terrified of dying even though I have lived a wonderful and fullfilling 38 + years. The only problem I am having right now is the thought of reincarnation so to speak. If for some ungodly reason I do come back to life, I want my body to be intact. I know it is a stupid thought, but it is just how I feel at this time. But, as I have stated, I am 100% behind organ donation and know that so many people could benefit. I promise that before I pass, I will become one and help someone else live as a fullfilling life as I have. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kaz Wilkosz	I think its a good idea, after we're dead we don't really need our organs, they're just going to rot away so its best we give them to someone who needs them, it would be a little selfish not to, for the time being anyway, with advances in medical science and artificial organs we may no longer have to but it is ultimatly your choice whether or not to be an organ doner Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

junebud	Lets put it this way its one way of making sure everyone carries a card!! For years they have been trying to persuade us all to carry a donor card but a very low percentage of us do. But if we knew that if we didn't carry a card to say leave me whole that we'd go straight to the recycling bin they'll be a lot more people making an effort !! As for the serious answer .... I don't care what happens to my body when I go, its only a shell I will have already left.. if they can find something that still works they'll be welcome to it!! But then again it does make me want to carry a card which says...... make sure I'm really dead first !! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shirl	Well personally I think it's taking human rights to the extreme. We all have a choice in this world and I dont think it should be scrutinised although I am a donar myself I just think it's immoral to expect everyone to conform but the need to help others live is important. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

solarius	One cannot make everyone a donor unless they give permission. Donating organs can save lives, hence it is a form of charity. And charity cannot be forced upon anyone. It must be voluntary. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gamegirl	I think that's a great idea. After all, we can still choose not to. But it would be more of an effort (all of 5 minutes probably) filling in the form. I think now, a lot of people would like to be a donor but don't know how, forget to do it, or just plain can't be bothered to fill in the form. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Useless	I think they should leave it as it is, otherwise people will be causing fatal accidents so that they can collect and sell (Bupa or NHS) the body parts Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GPC	I personally am an organ donor, however, I don't think people should become one automatically. In certain religious beliefs it is thought that if you are buried with any part of your body removed, you will be denied access to heaven. I believe that if my organs are donated to someone else to save their life, that is the most noble thing any individual can do for another, however, people should have the right to choose. Just read that they have the "Opt out" part... still not convinced this is the greatest idea but I'm not specifically opposed to it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bluebinjulie	I think it is agreat idea. I am registered, but my husband said no. I didn't want to have to make that decision if the day ever arose. My friend was lucky enough to get a kidney 7 years ago through donation. now her body is rejecting it and her kids has grown now and are going to be tested to see if they can help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

doodlebip	I thought what theyw ere saying was that unless they specifically know you dont want to donate then they were going to take from you anyway. I think if this idea gets off the ground then anyone carrying a donor card will naturally be used as a donor, then anyone found not carrying a card...but also not carrying anything to object to it will be used as a donor. i kind of think more people would donate anyway but its getting round to filling in the forms etc so i think most people would be OK with it. But if they introduce it then they will also have to make some kinda card for those who want to state that they DO NOT want to be a donor...then for those who feel that strongly about not being a donor they can make sure they are covered. I dont have a donor card but would happily be a donor myself. I do think it will heavily reduce the numbers of people waiting for donors so I think its worth a shot. I mean we keep talking recently about recycling carrier bags to improve the environment etc....surely we can be generous enough to allow our own selves to be recycled for the good of human kind? Cool question!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

XD	i think its a great idea! i mean so many peoples lives could continue with peoples organs ..there are so many people dependent on this list andyou would want everyones help if someone you loved needed a new lung or kidney etc. its not like they will be needed by the person who they are from...and then people cant say"yh i AM gona become an organ doner" Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

retox	I think it's a good thing - it should of course be possible to opt out of giving certain organs - lots of people want to keep their eyes for instance and of course, certain religions would want to be exempt. It's so sad that hundreds of lives could be saved each year if only more donors would come forward. Of course, it is such a personal thing and no-one should be forced to donate. The statistics say that 8 out of 10 people would donate but only 4 out of 10 have registered to do so - that shows that most people want to but just haven't got around to registering. I have not registered I have to admit - I am worried that once I do, I will killed the next day!! Crazy I know but that's how people think. Most of Europe already have the new proposed system in place. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lilsx1	As long as I am dead I don't care if they take my organs. Dust to dust anyway! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uk stew	i think that it is a good idea . the thing is when you are dead you don't need than so why not let them be used to help someone else ? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

arfurchance	Hi I think it's long overdue, what kind of person doesn't want to save anothers life? Ray. West York's. U.K. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ezmarelda	I am all for it. I would be happy for my organs to be donated but i have never opted for a card because i thought it might be tempting fate. Also, i would be reminded of death every time i opened my wallet. If anyone wants to opt out, then they can. A GREAT idea, as i believe organ donation would go up. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Veronica Alicia	Best thing since the proverbial sliced bread! I am a registered donor and always carry a donor card in the front of my purse where it can be seen; my family have been instructed to agree to give away anything useful. It won't be a lot of use to me where I'm going!! People who don't agree will have the option to "opt out" and carry a card stating this. Since relatives have to agree, I assume the dissenters will let their families know. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

margaretwright85	i personally am an organ donor. As far as I am concerned when I am dead they can have whatever they may need to save someone else life, I'm not using it anymore. I have known two people that have either received or needed a donor organ. But I think making everyone a donor automatically is a little creepy. That should be at least one choice about your body that the government doesn't have control over. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No