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Essay / Article by Joanna Mackay: The legalization of organs...
In Mackay's article, “the sale of organs is morally reprehensible and violates the dignity of the human person”. Most likely, this statement was believed by a healthy individual who did not need a vital organ to save their life. We often think that morals and ethics apply to our daily lives, but when fear gets in the way of all of that, what are we standing for? How can we face death with clear perception if we know a way to prevent ourselves from dying? Some might say that this is immoral and that the sales only benefit the rich. Mackay explains how “it only helps the rich but exploits the poorest in third world countries”. If a person takes such extreme measures, would it be moral to do so out of the goodness of their heart rather than to make a certain amount of money? That said, we always hear a saying that "you can't put a price on your life", but in this situation, Mackay clearly proves it.