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http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4100/is_200512/ai_n15957675/?tag=content;col1

This hyperlink above discusses the arguments revolving around the discussions on death row inmates and organ donations. Jay Baruch argues throughout his entire article the reasons why death row inmates and just organ donations in general should be allowed throughout the United States. Baruch states that over 79,000 patients in the United States await an organ transplant, and over 3,000 new patients are added to the waiting list each month. These numbers are outrageous. There are over 2 million prisoners in the United States prisons and jails just awaiting as potential donors. Many people may find it offensive, and that they can not get over the fact of where and who the organ donors came from, but should that make our societies
policy?

Baruch states, "These questions might seem trivial to people who will die without an organ transplant, offensive to people who consider body parts their personal property which should be marketable if desired, and unnecessary to people who point to the laws that prohibit such activity." He along with many other sources relate to the fact that there are many on going arguments relating to this topic, but in his view point why let a perfectly affective working organ donation go to waist. All and all, his facts, comparisons, and opinions may make an effect on people view points when regarding and analyzing the topic itself. 

The Death Penalty

A topic that has been extremely debatable that I also find extremely interesting is the Death Penalty, but more importantly revolving around the specific rules that are to be followed by the death row inmates. My subject matter question is: Why death row inmates SHOULD be allowed to donate organs.

In many states, it is frowned upon for a death row inmate to donate any type of organ to anyone for any reason, but in my opinion, why would you let a perfectly good organ go to waste that could potentially save someone else's life. My subject is very interesting and debatable among everyone, and there are also many cases in the past that have dealt with this subject matter in both a positive and negative way. Therefore, I look forward to researching more of this subject matter and debating the topic as well.

About Me

Hey, my name is Brittany Coffin, and I am from Wilmington, Delaware. I am 18 years old and currently a freshman here at James Madison University. I just declared my major as a School of Media Arts and Design student, so I am extremely excited. Two of my favorite things to do on my spare time is to spend time with friends and to be active. I am trying out for the club Lacrosse team this spring and I am also a new member of the sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. Another one of my favorite things to do is go to the beach. I love the swimming, jet skiing, and tubing on my boat. I have a beach house in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware, and this year I have actually decided to live with my friends. We rented a house, and have planned to live there this entire summer. Personally, when it comes to writing, I really do not enjoy it that much, since I do not think I am a very good writer, so this class will be a learning experience for me.