0 seconds of 1 hour, 38 minutes, 45 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
1:38:45
1:38:45
 
May 13, 2008
0 seconds of 1 hour, 38 minutes, 45 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
1:38:45
1:38:45
 
May 13, 2008

Though organ transplantation has become a life-saving marvel of modern medicine, the donor waitlist is substantially longer than the supply, and many patients die before they can be treated. Thus, proponents claim, creating an economic incentive for organ donation will save lives. Others, however, argue that allowing the sale of harvested organs would decrease equity of access between the rich and poor and foster an illicit organ trade in developing nations.  Should we legalize the market for human organs?

JOIN THE CONVERSATION
2

Have an idea for a debate or have a question for the Open to Debate Team?

DEBATE COMMUNITY
Join a community of social and intellectual leaders that truly value the free exchange of ideas.
Influential Voices. Pressing Topics. Open Minds.
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on our curated weekly debates, dynamic live events, and educational initiatives.
SUPPORT OPEN-MINDED DEBATE
Help us bring debate to communities and classrooms across the nation.