Discuss the following question with your group: Should people be allowed to sell their organs (kidney, liver, etc.) for money? Explain your answer.
Shortage: Occurs when more people want something than there is available (quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied). Incentive: A reason to do something. Commodity: A raw material or agricultural product (EX: Oil, Wheat, Coffee Beans).
Inadequate : Lacking the quality or amount required. Unscrupulous : Having no morals. Not honest or fair. Rebuttal : An argument to disagree with what another person has said.
You are a member of Congress who is considering proposing a bill that would legalize organ donation. Create the bill and be sure to include the following details: 1. How will donors be compensated? (Cash upfront? Money to leave to relatives or charity?) 2. Will government set a limit on how much can be charged? 3. Can donors still be living when the surgery takes place (if it’s for profit)?