Before I started writing, I had to really think about a scenario where, once people die, their organs are automatically taken from them and i felt uncertain about that idea at first but then If the government made such a law mandatory, everyone would have to comply, whether they liked it or not.
There was this guy from my school who went missing while he was at home in Port Harcourt, and by the time they found him, his organs had already been harvested, and he was dead. No one knows what his organs were really used for. The point I'm making is that if such a law becomes compulsory, it could lead to situations where, for example, Family A, whose child has an organ disease, might stage the killing of Family B’s son because they know that once he’s dead, his organs can be harvested to save their own child. They wouldn't even need to go through the normal process of looking for a donor.
Personally, I don't mind donating my organs to save lives. I believe in saving others, and I’d be glad to do that as long as my organs are taken only after I’m dead. However, my worry is that I wouldn't want to be killed intentionally just so my organs can be used for this.
Even though the law might be compulsory, I know my family would probably have issues with it, especially for religious reasons. From my perspective, especially for Christians, they might be of the belief that removing someone’s organs might prevent them from finding eternal rest or peace. They might also have the idea that since their child was born complete, it’s only right for them to die and be buried the same way. I completely understand this belief.
One of the main advantages of such a law would be that it could save lives and reduce stress. People wouldn’t have to go to great lengths to find a donor, and organs would be available much faster, which could mean fewer people dying while waiting for a transplant. I remember my uncle who passed away two years ago from a kidney problem. He was such a nice and generous man and I’ve often thought that if this law had been in place then, he might have gotten a kidney transplant in time and still be alive today.
But there are obvious disadvantages too. It could lead to people being killed on purpose, like I mentioned earlier. Another downside is that since organs would be easy to get, people might stop taking care of their own health. For instance, we know that too much alcohol can damage the kidneys, but someone like Mr. Alabi might drink excessively, knowing that he can easily get a new kidney without facing the consequences.
There’s also the issue of inequality. Such a system could end up benefiting the rich over the poor. At the end of the day, can we really trust doctors to do the right thing? They might start demanding money for organs, making it impossible for poorer people to benefit. And then, there's the matter of religious or personal beliefs. Like I said earlier, families like mine, who have strong religious convictions, might feel forced to go against their beliefs.
Regardless of the pros and cons, I still believe organ donation is a powerful way to give others a second chance at life. It’s about making sure that even in death, something good can come out of it. For me, it’s a noble act, and if done the right way, it could really change how we help those in need. I’d be at peace knowing that my organs went on to save lives, as long as it’s done with respect and not through harmful means. In the end, it’s about the legacy we leave behind—one that continues to benefit others long after we're gone. And of course,i would glady give mine out , as long as I know I’ll still make it to heaven, haha!