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[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 31 points 11 months ago (4 children)

I'm quite torn on this issue, my sister donated her kidneys and liver when she died. On one hand people who need an organ, need an organ but on the other hand deceased persons organs are so rare that they should go to those with liver diseases they have no medical control over before those who are sick from an avoidable disorder.

I don't like to think of my sister's liver going to someone who would abuse it over someone who just happen to have a genetic liver issue. She lived a life too short bringing joy and education to many children, her final act saving others would be soured by someone wasting it.

[–] Brekky@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I guess you can also think of alcoholism as a disease too?

[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 6 points 11 months ago

Some could consider it a mental disorder.

Compared to an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and glands, I'd think the autoimmune patient should be top of the list. Probably good that I'm not on death panels though.

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