My Comments

Comment #1 – May 17 (Layla)

I agree with you and I think that this is a very subjective topic because there is a lot of deliberation about it. All in all, I believe it is up to the individual to decide whether or not they want to sell their organs. After all, it is part of them and it is ultimately their choice, not some government entity’s choice.

Comment #2 – May 17 (Lizeth)

Great blog post. I liked how you compared forgiveness to freedom because in a way it they really are the same thing. In some capacity, when you forgive someone you’re freeing the both of you from whatever tension was clouding the relationship. I also agree with the point you made that people need to be able to unlock their brain to follow any ethical conduct, it makes sense.

Comment #3 – May 17 (Anthony)

You have some provoking insights, it’s good. I like how you made the comparison between a weak and strong persons judgements because there is indeed a clear distinction. However, I think that a weak person just simply doesn’t have the balls to take action, I don’t even think they have the right action sometimes. Even if they do, they just can’t follow through on it.

Comment #4 – May 17 (Jolleen)

I really like this blog. I think you hit it right on the head in saying that we always have a choice lol. Everyone has free will, it’s just a matter of whether they have the ability to act on it or not. Keep it up!

Comment #5 – May 17 (Aldo)

I definitely agree with you and the Dalai Lama on this one. And the fact that compassion and emotions are not emphasized to kids growing up is frustrating because with all the negative influences in the world, their moral compasses are off. Times like these are showing everyone’s true colors and proving how many people lack compassion in this cold world.

Comment #6 – May 17 (Maximiliano)

Thank you for telling us about Transcendental Meditation! I have never heard of that and I love how you tied it in with the topic of the article. Maybe if people meditated more, our virtues would be in line..

Comment #7 – May 18 (Karmen)

I think the fact that this woman’s roommate didn’t take any of those options is ridiculous lol. The ignorance one must have to do something like that and openly refuse any compromise is pretty mind-blowing. So yeah, Appiah did something with that one. I appreciate your opinion on the matter.

Comment #8 – May 18 (Graham)

I agree with you in that Benedict isn’t at fault because she is seeking to do the right thing. It’s kind of a classic “snitches get stitches” scenario though which is strange to think about in this context, but nevertheless pretty relevant. I liked your response overall.

Comment #9 – May 18 (Carlo)

very interesting take. I like how you compared it to all those different things, because they are all the same thing. And you were spot on about not letting people make their own choices, that’s treason in and of itself, it’s hard to imagine why we wouldn’t be able to sell our organs. Since when does someone that isn’t us, have control over our bodies? I’ll stop before I go further..

Comment #10 – May 18 (Noah)

I definitely have to agree with you that it is extremely difficult to disagree with him. He is so convincing and logical in his arguments it is incredible. I too believe that we should teach ethics or morality in our schools early on.

Comment #11 – May 18 (Ojas)

That’s a very interesting gender-bias that I was unaware of. Other than social stigmas, why do you think that was the case? Very unusual and peculiar case.

Comment #12 – May 18 (Christian)

Very interesting story, I definitely know that feeling of getting everything blamed on you since I’m a middle child. It’s very unfortunate, but it builds character and makes you stronger. I’m sure you know that, but just sharing some of my own personal insight.

Comment #13 – May 18 (Realino)

I agree with out in that there should be punishment for any ethical wrongdoing, but you are correct, feminist ethics is an ethics of care where forgiveness is preached. This is important because conventional ethics would default to reprimanding anybody in the wrong, but this kind of ethics is much more forgiving and careful. Great article.

Comment #14 – May 18 (Jairo)

I agree, organ sales should definitely be legal, it is anybody’s choice to decide what they want to do with their body. I also agree that if someone is doing it for the monetary value, they should be allowed to do so because that organ could be saving someone else’s life as well. All sides must be considered before coming to a conclusion.

Comment #15 – May 18 (Leo)

Wow, that’s a pretty inspiring story man, thank you for sharing. I know that if anything like that ever happened to me I’m not sure I would deal with it as well as you did. But it is true that there is plenty of injustice in the world, which is unfortunate. If you can find a way to deal with it and keep your sanity, you are a strong individual.

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