So i just completed my organ donation card and got to thinking...is anyone else a proud organ donor? Why or why not?

I wouldn't say proud, but yeah I think everyone should be an organ donor.. what else are you going to use your parts for once you're gone? Its a bit more prideful to want them to go to waste in some casket

Yeah, and I'd like to donate my body to science too (or whatever parts are left over after organ donation). The cadaver lab at Mac was instrumental to my learning of anatomy and physiology, and it's actually what made me decide to specialize in surgery. It would be really cool if one day I could indirectly help students in the same way, even in death.

yes, it is a complete waste to just have your body burned/buried away especially if you die young with healthy organs. people in my family have been fortunate to get a few organs so yes, i am a donor.

I'm an organ donor. I can't see a good reason why a person shouldn't be.

I'm an organ donor (apart from my skin and eyes... those kinda creep me out a little bit).
It's not like I proudly flaunt it around though

Originally Posted by nerual

I'm an organ donor. I can't see a good reason why a person shouldn't be.

I could think of two reasons:
1) Religion
2) Personal opinion/choice

Though, if I think unbiasedly, then I would have to say that 1) (slightly) influences 2) obviously.

Originally Posted by herBs

I could think of two reasons:
1) Religion
2) Personal opinion/choice

Though, if I think unbiasedly, then I would have to say that 1) (slightly) influences 2) obviously.

I said I couldn't see a *good* reason why someone shouldn't be an organ donor. I don't think either of those are good reasons, I think they're rather selfish. YMMV.

Originally Posted by herBs

I could think of two reasons:
1) Religion
2) Personal opinion/choice

Though, if I think unbiasedly, then I would have to say that 1) (slightly) influences 2) obviously.

Simply choosing not the be an organ donor isn't actually a reason; its what results from their reason. There should be a reason WHY they chose not to be an organ donor.

Example:
- I am not an organ donor because I believe that being an organ donor promotes global warming.
this is an (invalid) REASON to not be an organ donor.

- I am not an organ donor because it is my opinion/choice not to be an organ donor.
this is not actually a REASON, you've just stated the same thing twice

- I am not an organ donor because it is against my religion.
this is a (valid) REASON not to be an organ donor.

I understand that it may be prohibited by religion/frowned down upon but I still think it's a matter of choice. And hey, if worst comes to worst, if you're currently a donor and in the future decide not to be, send in the letter and tell them that you've changed your mind.

simply put: I have no use for my body once I'm dead, so I'll let someone else live...in that way, I'll technically live on (at least a part of me will) and that, ladies and gents, will be my legacy.

what was my point again?...Ah yes, people helping people.

Originally Posted by nerual

I said I couldn't see a *good* reason why someone shouldn't be an organ donor. I don't think either of those are good reasons, I think they're rather selfish. YMMV.

Then again, that is your opinion as you (and me) cannot speak for the general public. I was simply stating two reasons which I could think of to engage myself in this thread in a neutral manner.

Originally Posted by Rayine

Simply choosing not the be an organ donor isn't actually a reason; its what results from their reason. There should be a reason WHY they chose not to be an organ donor.

Example:
- I am not an organ donor because I believe that being an organ donor promotes global warming.
this is an (invalid) REASON to not be an organ donor.

- I am not an organ donor because it is my opinion/choice not to be an organ donor.
this is not actually a REASON, you've just stated the same thing twice

- I am not an organ donor because it is against my religion.
this is a (valid) REASON not to be an organ donor.

See above.

Originally Posted by drpatel

I understand that it may be prohibited by religion/frowned down upon but I still think it's a matter of choice. And hey, if worst comes to worst, if you're currently a donor and in the future decide not to be, send in the letter and tell them that you've changed your mind.

simply put: I have no use for my body once I'm dead, so I'll let someone else live...in that way, I'll technically live on (at least a part of me will) and that, ladies and gents, will be my legacy.

what was my point again?...Ah yes, people helping people.

Whatever your point is of being an organ donor, no one is stopping you. There are several ways of helping people, one of which is organ donation which goes a far way in helping someone out. Your opinions are respected by me, so are the opinions of everyone else in this thread, and I simply expect the same. Cheers,

Humza

Originally Posted by herBs

See above.

I think you completely missed his point.

Not an organ donor due to having taken a multitude of NSAIDs, Biologics and more drugs of which I do not know the classifications, for the past 18ish years and will likely continue to do so until the day I die.

I have not had a chance to ask my specialist if this is a huge deal in regards to organ donation, but I know that many of my organs will not be in healthy enough condition to warrant donation to someone (especially when weighing the risks for only a subpar organ lol). I think this is a sound reason to not sign up for organ donation.

I do want to donate my body to an anatomy lab (or something similar), so people can study my condition

I remember trying to apply for being an organ donor. But i wanted permission when i was younger, and imagine going to your mother and telling her (Mommy, when i die and i cannot be saved in any way shape or form, is it okay for people to cut me open and harvest my organs?)
heehee.....*sigh* i kid you not.

I got older though, took the initiative and did it anyway. The only reason i would NOT want my loved ones doing it is that WHEN the time comes, it will be brutally hard to say *you make take their organs now*. Its more of an emotional thing i guess =/

But overall, if people really OPEN their eyes and see how much help donating organs does, then i really don't think there should be anything to stop people from doing it.

Last time i checked, religion (in some of its perversions) encourages one to help others. Humanity encourages helping others. Love includes helping others. I can give someone a second chance, and that makes me feel like a superhero! =D

Originally Posted by spyridm

Not an organ donor due to having taken a multitude of NSAIDs, Biologics and more drugs of which I do not know the classifications, for the past 18ish years and will likely continue to do so until the day I die.

I have not had a chance to ask my specialist if this is a huge deal in regards to organ donation, but I know that many of my organs will not be in healthy enough condition to warrant donation to someone (especially when weighing the risks for only a subpar organ lol). I think this is a sound reason to not sign up for organ donation.

I do want to donate my body to an anatomy lab (or something similar), so people can study my condition

I second that notion! I don't even think I'll be allowed to donate even if I wanted to.