On a smaller scale, the same could be said for non-voters in Nebraska. In the U.S. Senate race, Ben Nelson was elected by just 11,000 votes. A pre-election poll had Nelson leading by 12 percentage points. We wonder how many voters stayed home believing the race was decided before Tuesday. This is a national event to raise awareness concerning the need for organ and tissue donors.
Many people believe there are religious taboos concerning donation.
The fact is, most religions support donation and some feel the decision can only be made by the individual. I'd like to urge Tribune readers to become donors, sign donor cards, sign your driver's license. Even though you may have a signed donor card, health care professionals will always ask your family member for permission to donate. It's important to talk to your family. Organ and tissue donation works.