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4. Yes. but it is currently to opt in.

Reply to ErikJ (Reply #2)

Wed May 2, 2012, 03:04 AM

May 2012

Like I said, I think most people just don't want to think about death so they leave it unchecked. If it were the other way around, I bet we would have a lot more donors.

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Organ donor idea [View all] ErikJ May 2012 OP

I think they should make it so you have to opt out of it. Live and Learn May 2012 #1

Good idea. Is the option on Driver's license renewal? ErikJ May 2012 #2

Yes. but it is currently to opt in. Live and Learn May 2012 #4

Most people waiting for a tx will be unsuitable donors for many organs REP May 2012 #3

my mom had kidney disease. she was sick for like 5 years ejpoeta May 2012 #5

Straight up REP geardaddy May 2012 #9

Children? GeorgeGist May 2012 #6

I believe that anyone riding a motorcycle without a helmet should be automatically an organ donor. LiberalArkie May 2012 #7

They already are - for carrion birds. HopeHoops May 2012 #8

Facebook's new option lets you sign up there. randome May 2012 #10