Let's not gloss over the fact that the sole purpose of organ transplants is to save lives. I have a hard time believing his argument about financial motivation

Let's not gloss over the fact that the sole purpose of organ transplants is to save lives. I have a hard time believing his argument about financial motivation for organ donation - a surgeon's salary should preclude the temptation of "making a quick buck" through questionable organ transplant practices. On the other hand, I absolutely think that potential donors need to give INFORMED consent when they fill out their donor card - whether advised by a medical professional or with their own research. Obviously, no one should ever be coerced or manipulated into consenting based on false pretenses. I'm aware that I will still be "alive" - at least physiologically - at the time an organ is harvested, but I trust that my family can make the right decision if I'm unconscious, and I'd prefer to have a shot at saving someone's life when I'm on my way out.