Do we want presumed consent for organ donation?

AFTER carrying a donor card for many years, I would freely give any of my organs to anyone who might need them. But by changing the law on consent, the Government now thinks it owns my body. I will be one of many people opting out. S. BARTLETT, Plymouth, Devon. I CAN’T understand why Stephen Glover claims an opt-out donor system means the state is taking ownership of our organs (Mail). The very fact that we have the right to refuse to donate proves that our organs belong to us and no one else. I’m surprised that anyone would wish to opt out, as no doubt they would be more than grateful to a donor if a time came when their life depended on a replacement organ. NORMAN WANSTALL, Burford, Worcs. THE new presumed consent organ donation law in England may well result in fewer, not more, transplants taking place. A sizeable number of people, including many who would previously have willingly donated, will opt out as a matter of principle. There may be fears that life-saving treatments could be prematurely withdrawn from sick patients to hasten their death and meet donation targets. CRAIG LOAN, Waterlooville, Hants. NO WAY is the Government having ownership of my organs. I am tearing up my donor card and opting out. They have gone too far. LOU PEA, Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. TO PRESUME consent for people who are able to indicate their consent, or lack thereof, but have chosen not to do so is disingenuous and sinister, no matter how benign the motive. ADEYEMI BANJO, London SE15.