bisonhippo t1_j66vrxt wrote on January 28, 2023 at 3:21 AM

This 2013 op-ed is very persuasive as to why this is a horrible idea.

https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/04/25/should-prisoners-be-allowed-to-donate-their-organs/prisoners-shouldnt-be-allowed-to-donate-their-organs

CHGhee t1_j6730qb wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:24 AM

I think it makes sense to be wary of non-directed living donations or deceased donations. Clearly any sort of incentive system is pretty appalling. But what about a directed kidney or liver donation to a immediate family member?

Forcing someone to watch a loved-one die when they could have helped them outside of jail, seems cruel and unnecessary.

majoroutage t1_j67721v wrote on January 28, 2023 at 5:03 AM

I'm not sure donations to family/friends (that one may be inclined to make regardless of incarceration) are meant to be within the scope of the article. It seems focused on the being encouraged to give to strangers angle.

hour_of_the_rat t1_j67indy wrote on January 28, 2023 at 7:15 AM

Michael Keaton thinks this idea is good.