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Apparently the "logical" argument against it (if you don't assume that some of it is just people who don't want anybody tainted with "those" organs or irrational HIV fears and the like) is that an inmate by definition cannot exercise free will. The possibility of coercion is greater; situations are suggested like someone who is locked up for an extended time being manipulated into signing an organ donor agreement to improve their parole chances. Plus the possibility of bargaining and even black market dealings come into play.
But I'm with you ... it could save some lives. These people are generally in prison for committing evil; why not let their last act on Earth be to do something good.
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As the poets have mournfully sung,
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the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
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