I'm taking mine with me.
Once upon a time, I was an organ donor, and I certainly believe in the concept. Unfortunately, the rush to harvest has become so demanding, lucrative and, in my opinion, unethical, that I fear there is a hastening of death to get the organs. On one hand, it saves the hospital and the insurers money if we just cooperate and kick off quickly and, on the other hand, they make money on the fresh organs of the deceased.
So they aren't getting anything from me. A lot of people feel the same way, and it's a real shame.
"I'm taking mine with me."
Everyone profits on the deal except the estate of the person providing the part(s) without which the process would not be possible. Mine can be purchased at market value . . . or they go with me.
That's exactly what I said, and my friend called me crazy. So did my family. But I don't think they know how much money can be made off of organ harvesting. I feel really bad too because it's not like I'll be using them, and it is selfish of me to say I want to potentially prolong my life by not being a donor, thus denying other people the use of perfectly good organs (well...they may not be at this point, I don't know how lyme disease affects things) but I want to live as long as possible and I don't want to die so someone can make a profit, much less a complete stranger.