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 Originally Posted by wufwugy
I'm unsure of what you're getting at because it sounds like you're saying two different things by claiming that legalizing behavior that is currently in a black market would lower prices yet that wouldn't deter coercion.
I have nuanced opinions that sometimes sound contradictory, but I'm just musing on the various and sometimes opposing factors here. I forgot this is the internet and I'm supposed to take a side and ignore all evidence to the contrary.
The thing about supply & demand with the organ black market, is that market is castrated by virtual worldwide illegality. Legalize it worldwide (or even in a large market) and that demand skyrockets.
Reading this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_t...al_organ_trade provides many examples of problems with countries that tried legalizing it. India tried it and eventually decided it wasn't a good idea. And you're welcome to pull the theoretical libertarian cliche of "the government isn't good at anything" if you must, but...results indicate:
Research shows a 25-30% increase in the amount of available organs in opt-out countries
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