Analysis of "Organ Sales Will Save Lives"

In Joanna Mackay’s “Organ Sales Will Save Lives”, she argues that the sale of kidneys should be legal. She begins her argument with her position on the topic, and the thesis. The thesis was “Governments should not ban the sale of human organs; they should regulate it. Lives should not be wasted; they should be saved”. Her thesis is clear and is supported by reasons.

She then gives necessary background information so the audience can understand the importance of kidney transplants. After that she gives a few reasons on why selling kidneys should be allowed. A counterargument is followed by each reason so her argument isn't one sided. She gives multiple perspectives for her argument. For example, she claims the sale of kidneys should be legal because donors could use the money. Her counterarguments to this were donating a kidney is risky and selling organs is unethical. Giving perspectives on both sides, her argument is credible and well more interesting.

To conclude her argument, she asks the audience a question that will make them reconsider their views on the sale of organs.