"If somehow, we could persuade people before they die, or their loved ones immediately after they are dead, to give up their organs, we could eliminate the shortage." And just how long would it be before someone killed off a loved one to sell the organs? Or, sell someone's organs even after the dead person has left explicit instructions not to?
And if someone sells their kidney and the only one left goes bad what then? Are they going to pay for the new kidney they'd need? No, their insurance company (you and I) would.
Higher premiums so that someone can sell an organ to put a down payment on a house? No thanks.
"...And just how long would it be before someone killed off a loved one to sell the organs?..."
Why a loved one?
My farther was appalled when heart transpalantation was first done. As an experienced crimianl defense attorney, he was certain that people like the Mafia would simply knock off someone if the Capo di tutti Capo needed a new heart.
I am always amazed at the number of people that believe the State owns your body and must dictate how you use it.
Hypocrites!