I would not be bother if someone took dna from my baby, heck I think it'll be nice if now days they can get dna from a dead body and just check really quick through DNA data and find possible links to the killings.
2007-10-29 07:49:51 · 6 answers · asked by Shadow 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sure...get in line with the parents that are having monitoring chips put in their children as well.....
my...what a Brave New World.
You personally can have your child's DNA profile done, just like you can voluntarily have your child fingerprinted and put in a missing child registry, however there are many a many laws restricting the government from making a database for criminal investigation purposes of all the people in the country.
2007-10-29 08:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Babies have the same Constitutioanl rights as adults - right to privacy and the right to unreasonable search and seizure.
To answer you in a more philosophical way - the United States was not founded on and does not believe in becoming a "big brother" type of nation. What you are suggesting is very "big brother" like. Of course, if what you suggested was done, then the US would likely catch more criminals - but your system would also lead to corruption and innocent people being prosecuted and/or connected to crimes.
The dead body DNA harvest is a great idea - I love it! BUT - it would be a waste of tax payer money because the dead body DNA would most likely be linked to cold cases. You can't prosecute a dead person. Also, it would be a waste of our government resources.
Although everyone LOVES DNA in television and the movies - DNA harvesting is still a time consuming and expensive process. Harvesting DNA from all babies and the dead would quickly deplete law enforcement funding.
2007-10-29 15:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Dina K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look at all the cops that get arrested for doing un-cop-like things. Heck, even the deputy director of Homeland Security tried to pick up a 13yo girl (roleplayed by a sheriff's deputy) online. You seriously think putting on a badge makes a person automatically trustworthy and ethical?
I wouldn't trust these people with my DNA. It might "accidentally" find it's way into the evidence packet for an unsolved crime.
2007-10-29 14:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Okay, and what would stop the State from using that DNA for denying that same child insurance or finding other things to denying them a job later in life. No matter how well intended it's a bad Idea.
2007-10-29 15:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you but unfortunately it would be considered illegal. Darn liberals.
2007-10-29 14:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by ziggy_brat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would amount to illegal search and seizure, unconstitutional.
2007-10-29 14:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋