First of all, everyone should be a donor because it costs nothing. The patients' care and rights are not compromised at all. There is no discrimination because of race, age, sex, income, or celebrity status. Blood type, length of time on waiting list, severity of illness, and other medical criteria will determine the receiver. The donor could be a poor vagabond and his or her heart could go to David Letterman or Rosie O'Donnell.

Secondly, many people decide not to be a donor because if they do, they will not be able to have an open casket. That is not true. The body is not disfigured or mauled in any way because of organ retrieval. Most of the organs removed are taken out through an incision that won't be seen in a funeral. If the eyes are removed then reconstructive surgery will be performed. This makes the person look like they are normal at his or her funeral. Also skin tissue is only removed from areas not visible while the person lies in a casket. Another reason donating doesn't affect the funeral is that it will not postpone it. The organs are removed in a surgery environment the same day that family gives permission. Other people say it is against their religion to be a donor. All major religions approve of organ and tissue donation and consider it a gift, an act of charity.

In summary, being a donor is a step in the right direction. Being a donor will help all kinds of people. Donating organs is free to your family, it does not conflict with religion, and it helps other people.

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