Instigator / Pro
14
1644
rating
64
debates
65.63%
won
Topic
#2663

THBT Markets for Human Organs Should be Illegal Worldwide

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
6
6
Better sources
4
4
Better legibility
2
2
Better conduct
2
2

After 2 votes and with the same amount of points on both sides...

It's a tie!
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
4
Time for argument
Two days
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
One month
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
14
1469
rating
7
debates
28.57%
won
Description

People should not be able to sell their organs in any country through a legally sanctioned market, even as a personal decision.
This does not include a potential situation with agreeing to sell off your organs when you die.
Burden of proof is shared, no new arguments in the last round.

Organ: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special functions. Examples of organs include the eyes, ears, heart, lungs, and liver. (https://www.medicinenet.com/organ/definition.htm)

Well, that's sad. Was hoping this would be a good one.

I am really busy I will just give up next round

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@seldiora

I don't really want to make the arguments for whoever decides to take this on here in the comments, but there are lots of reasons. The main problem, and I'm guessing this will be part of Pro's point, likely has little to do with the reasons why those countries have made the choice not to allow for the sale of organs, and that has more to do with exploitation of the poor. I think I'd have the most trouble with that. The argument that most countries refuse to do this isn't particularly convincing.

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@whiteflame

if the original premise was possible to argue against, why has no country done it except Iran?

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@Undefeatable

That certainly requires a little more effort of the opposition because now they have to allow for the existence of markets rather than individual choice. Still not going to take this in the short term, but it's arguable.

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@whiteflame
@A_Jason_I_Einstein_M

I was in a bit of rush while noting the precise resolution. Here's the official one. Feel free to think it over.