Forced face masks, then forced organ donation

Robin Swann has announced his intention to hold a consultation on a possible opt-out system for organ donation, in which people are considered to have agreed to be a donor when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to do so.
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Am I the only one with alarm bells ringing at he health minister’s latest comments in a week where he is seeking to force people to wear face masks when shopping?

Do we want Northern Ireland to be a place where organs can be taken from bodies without any permission having been given?

It sounds like Mr Swann does ...

Lee Maginnis, Co Armagh

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