NJ Organ Group: Is 'Barely Alive' the New 'Alive' for Donors?
According to The Hill, the New Jersey Sharing Network is being investigated after a House panel alleged they tried to procure organs from a patient who still had signs of life, including a detectable pulse and gasping breaths. This comes amidst broader scrutiny of OPOs, with critics arguing government oversight is woefully inadequate. (Because why regulate when you can just… not?) The piece
focuses on the 'horrific' nature of this alleged event, yet conveniently sidesteps the systemic issues that create such pressures. One might suggest a similar 'don't look too closely' approach is applied to international 'humanitarian' crises, where the definition of 'acceptable casualties' seems to shift depending on who's doing the bombing. How many investigations does it take before we question
the definition of 'alive' for entire populations under siege, or the 'humanitarian' claims of those facilitating their destruction?