im writing a speech for my college class..want opinions

leomom72
leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
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im not your typical college student. im much older than most, because my college is not the typical right out of high school kind. im taking speech class this semester, and i think this speech is the hardest to write. its a persuasive speech, and i cant just talk about anything..it has to be something that has references to it, and something that makes a difference to people..its due in 8 days, and i think i may have finally found something..what do you all think about organ donation, and trying to persuade people to participate in it when they die?? i want to see what you all think before i put a lot of effort into it..thoughts, feelings, comments ?? would you be interested in listening to the facts about it ?? thanks much, and please, be honest without being rude:flowerforyou:

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  • SweetTrouble_
    SweetTrouble_ Posts: 933 Member
    and please, be honest without being rude:flowerforyou:

    That may be asking way too much from people around here.

    As long as you're passionate about it, then go with it.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    LoL..its possible..and its not really a passion, but i know some about it, and i can site the mess out of it..plus, what does an early 30s talk about with late teens/early 20s ?? and thanks for your thought :smile:
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    I am not 100% sure that organ donation would need a lot of presuasion.
    In my opinion, most people are good with donating organs after they die.

    Not much convincing is really needed.
    Wanna get them fired up?
    How about raising the drinking age to 25?
    or give a dissenting opinion on pot legalization.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    well, she doesnt want us using that..its "too over used" and since you mention it, i wonder how many people actually DO think about donating organs..thanks for the input:smile:
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  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Not sure if this helps, but perhaps one point of persuasion:

    I'm an organ donor. Why? Because I won't need them when I'm dead. Why not help someone else out? It makes me feel good to know that, even after I'm gone, I can do good for others.
  • moseler
    moseler Posts: 224 Member
    I took a persuasive writing class in college and I Googled my professor. Most professors are required to be published in journals or other articles. I found out what my professor was passionate about through reading their work and chose a topic I felt would intrigue them while grading me.

    I did NOT copy their work in any way, but I wanted to make sure what I was writing would keep them reading.

    Good luck to you!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    I think it's a good topic. While it may be true that most people are willing to donate organs after they die, only about half of the US population (over 18) currently are signed up to donate organs after they die. Every day 18 people die waiting for transplants - my data may be slightly old, but you get the idea. My dad died while trying to get on the list, so it's something I'm passionate about.

    I always told my parents that when I die I want my organs donated, my mother always said there was no way she could do that, to let me be cut up. The day I turned 18 I got an organ donor card, not like I plan to use my liver, eyes, skin, whatever after I die.

    Good luck on the paper.

    http://organdonor.gov/about/data.html
  • missigus
    missigus Posts: 207 Member
    I think It's a good topic. My brother in law has a faulty heart and one day may be on that needed donor list- so it's important to those that have to live it or have a dear friend or loved one that may need it as a precious gift of life one day. I am listed as an organ donor and also as a bone marrow potential match donor. So far I have not been called upon as a match, but I'd do it in a heartbeat for someone's child, a loved one, or just a person who needs it. I'm healthy and have plenty of marrow to go round. If I can give someone their life back or let someone have more precious time I'm in. I am all about paying it forward, I believe in karma I guess. I wish the loved ones I'd lost in life would have had the opportunity for a new organ. It didn't work out that way, but I know I would have been so grateful to the donor for the extra time. Hope this helps. Good luck on your speech.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    thank you all for replying and supporting the choice..and thats part of the reason i chose it, because we wont use our organs after death, but i will also talk about how people are opposed to it as well..i guess i have a long way to go..thanks again all !:drinker:
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    I have a good one.
    OK.. I don't think you will find many people opposed to organ donation.

    How about a debate on Tattos?
    Lots of pros and cons on this board.
  • tquill
    tquill Posts: 300 Member
    What's the overall goal? If the goal is more organs available for people who need them... you could argue that people should be allowed to sell their organs when they die (families are compensated), or even while they're still alive. There's obviously a big disagreement among people whether or not this is moral, so I think it's a good topic.

    On one hand, the intent of the law is to keep money out of the equation. On the other, is the law even effective at preventing money from having influence over organs... and wouldn't selling them make more organs available?
  • stef_monster
    stef_monster Posts: 205 Member
    Another good point to make for pro-organ donation: not only will you be saving or vastly improving the life of whoever receives your organs, your spouse and/ or family will feel good about carrying out your final wishes and aiding in the process of helping someone in need. When my first husband died, organ donation was honestly the last thing on my mind, but they called me up that evening to finalize everything. It made me feel good that he would not only live on spiritually and emotionally in the hearts and minds of the people that knew him, but that physical parts of him would live on in others. It served as a very definite reminder of what a good and selfless person he was, and eased my grieving a little because I knew he didn't die in vain.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    When my first husband died, organ donation was honestly the last thing on my mind, but they called me up that evening to finalize everything. It made me feel good that he would not only live on spiritually and emotionally in the hearts and minds of the people that knew him, but that physical parts of him would live on in others. It served as a very definite reminder of what a good and selfless person he was, and eased my grieving a little because I knew he didn't die in vain.

    Sorry for your loss. You make a great point. I think this leads to why people need to be a registered donor so this isn't something the family needs to think of during a time of grief.
  • stef_monster
    stef_monster Posts: 205 Member
    I think this leads to why people need to be a registered donor so this isn't something the family needs to think of during a time of grief.

    You're exactly right! There's so much unexpected bureaucracy in death- funeral and burial arrangements, contacting family, hospitals, officiants, legal and financial arrangements- it's a nightmare even if you aren't grieving. Having just that one thing already decided and not having to worry about it really lessens the burden.
  • bd0027
    bd0027 Posts: 1,053 Member
    That's a very popular topic, hopefully no other classmate has chosen the same one. If I were you, I would possibly try finding a subject that isn't so popular. It may stand out a little more. However, regardless of what you choose, I'd be willing to read it and proof read it for you if need be. (:
  • walleyclan1
    walleyclan1 Posts: 2,784 Member
    I did one on blood donation

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