In this world today, violence and crime dominate the media. On the news, constant negativity floods American streets and homes. It is rare to see something wonderful or miraculous happen these days. Stories of pure courage, blind sacrifice, and unselfish love are becoming almost unheard of. When something extraordinary does occur, why should it receive criticism?
             It is a tragedy that so many people die every year still waiting for a healthy organ to save their life. "During the next 24 hours, it is likely that 66 [out of 80,000] of them will receive a transplant and 17 will die-and by the way, 115 new names will be added to the waiting lists" (Comarow). While the lack of donated organs increases, so does the number of people who need them. Why rob them of their chance for life? If a person wishes to give up an organ, he should be allowed to do so. Medical professionals should make sure that the potential donor knows all of the possible risks and future consequences. After a complete awareness of the threats has been realized, and if the donor is still willing to go through the process, then he should not be prohibited by anyone. It is his decision to make this sacrifice, and others must not disallow him to be so unselfish.
             Can one picture a man having to watch his brother suffer and die from kidney failure, because no genetic match could be found, when a kidney from his brother could save his life? Or even a mother and her young daughter in need of a portioned-liver transplant-can one imagine that? She is as close to a perfect match as possible, yet she can do absolutely nothing to prevent her child's inevitable death because a law was passed making it illegal to donate an organ while living. She would gladly give her life for her child yet she cannot even hope to try to save her.
             Also, those who wish to give such a precious gift to others should be free to since it is their body, and, therefore,...