Organ Donation

Last year, it was legitimized by Japanese government that organs or tissues from lower than fifteen-year-old children's body cannot be donated to other people until their parents recognize it. However, the government wasn't able to decide whether the rest of the people should be asked to transplant their organs after their brains died, or not. In my opinion, the decision should be left to their autonomy. If they refuse to donate, they should not be, but if accept it, it is possible for doctor to take their organs out no matter what their relations feel. In general, the more people grow, the more considerate or deliberate when they think something important. In other words, people become able to decide what they should or can do on their own. Thus, we should be recognized their autonomy. Morioka tells the fact that Japanese citizens complain that patients have right to determine what they should be treated by doctor. In that case, when patients want to donate their organs to other people who need them, there should be no room for other people, even their parents, to oppose patients’ decision. Shannon argues that “autonomy can isolate one from the community, from one’s family, from one’s friends” (Shannon 4). For me, I decide to gift my organs to people who want them. Though my parents may feel sad, I don’t care. Rather, I feel kind of proud because I could help someone even after my death. When it comes to my children in the future, I may accuse doctor if they take organs from my children with no agreement. However, when children determine to give their organs to someone, I may allow it because I want to support or realize any their will. This is my opinion for organ donation.