[Crimson Dynamo]

Wales has become the first nation in the UK to introduce a "revolutionary" new system to increase the number of organ donors.

From Tuesday, adults will be regarded as having consented to organ donation unless they have opted out.

More than one million people - 34% of the population - have registered to opt in already and 86,000 have opted out.

Health Minister Mark Drakeford called it a "ground-breaking step which will save lives".

He paid tribute to the cross-party support for the change in the law, which aims to increase the number of donors by 25%.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34964382

[Kizzy]

Fantastic idea, so screamingly simple.

[Livia]

I'm surprised that 86,000 people have opted out. The population of Wales is only 3m.

This is a great idea.

[Kizzy]

Over 914,000 opt ins is amazing though, hope they roll it out nationwide.

[lostalex]

it's a no-brainer. (to put it in simpsons terms)

of course all people should be assumed to be organ donors, and frankly, even if they opt out, we should still take their organs because they are ****ing DEAD anyway!

anyone who opts out is a selfish prick and they should have their organs stolen just out of principle.

I also think all prisoners who are serving a life sentence should have to donate 1 of their kidneys while they are alive. They can easily live on 1 kidney.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

it's a no-brainer. (to put it in simpsons terms)

of course all people should be assumed to be organ donors, and frankly, even if they opt out, we should still take their organs because they are ****ing DEAD anyway!

anyone who opts out is a selfish prick and they should have their organs stolen just out of principle.

I also think all prisoners who are serving a life sentence should have to donate 1 of their kidneys while they are alive. They can easily live on 1 kidney.

When I take over the world I want you as my Minister of Justice.

[Crimson Dynamo]

i say lets harvest from the living

we can start with Meat Loaf fans and then move onto people who buy lottery tickets in front of me in the Spar

[Livia]

I'm going to regret this, but... Meatloaf fans?

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Livia

When I take over the world I want you as my Minister of Justice.

I would be honored to serve the people under your leadership, Madam President. *salutes*

[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

I would be honored to serve the people under your leadership, Madam President. *salutes*

Well that's sorted then. Welcome aboard.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

i say lets harvest from the living

we can start with Meat Loaf fans and then move onto people who buy lottery tickets in front of me in the Spar

No LT for **** sake think before you open that trap! People who buy lotto tickets at Spar, invariably, also buy 40 superking and a bottle of vodka alongside. They have chronic alcohol problems, every last one, and their organs are shrivelled and useless for anything bit cheap dog food.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

No LT for **** sake think before you open that trap! People who buy lotto tickets at Spar, invariably, also buy 40 superking and a bottle of vodka alongside. They have chronic alcohol problems, every last one, and their organs are shrivelled and useless for anything bit cheap dog food.

I happen to like Cherie

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Well that's sorted then. Welcome aboard.

Come back Dave! All is forgiven! *revolts*

[Liam-]

If I wasn't already registered as an organ donor, I would have opted out of this.

[Johnnyuk123]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

i say lets harvest from the living

we can start with Meat Loaf fans and then move onto people who buy lottery tickets in front of me in the Spar

And all Jeremy Kyle guests. Obviously we won't use the brain.

[Denver]

I would opt out tbf they cant force you to be a donor and some people are unable to make thier own mind up and say no

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Livia

I'm surprised that 86,000 people have opted out. The population of Wales is only 3m.

This is a great idea.

I agree, opting out is far better than having to opt in, I hope this gets extended to the rest of the UK.

[kirklancaster]

I've carried an Organ Donor card for decades.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Donder Kebab

I would opt out tbf they cant force you to be a donor and some people are unable to make thier own mind up and say no

Do you have a particular use for your organs when you are dead? Or do you just not like helping others?

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by God

Do you have a particular use for your organs when you are dead? Or do you just not like helping others?

[bots]

its a good one for the conspiracy theorists. The argument that someone unscrupulous could kill you off for your organs still holds true.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Johnnyuk123

And all Jeremy Kyle guests. Obviously we won't use the brain.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Elf On Strike

its a good one for the conspiracy theorists. The argument that someone unscrupulous could kill you off for your organs still holds true.

Burke and Hare ride again.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Joseph the Carpenter

I happen to like Cherie

[Kizzy]

There's no doubt in essence it seems a great solution, I hope the reassurances are there that all ethical bases have been covered. That organs are going where they are most needed and not the highest bidder.
Also are the organs harvested solely for transplantation and no other reason?