I share some of Sarah’s concern. Because of what I do
and have always done I see the immense benefit of this database. I suggest that
the benefits we see published are just the tip of the iceberg.
I would be happy to provide my DNA for inclusion on
the database but understand the concern that many have.
The concerns I think are similar to the ID Card. I
don’t have any problem with it and have a pocketful of them depending
what head I am wearing that day.
I suggest that one of the questions that the powers to be
should ask while considering this problem is:- Would the government abuse
it? Well for me that is a no brainer.
Chris Brogan
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Behalf Of Priestley Sarah
Sent: 05 September 2007 11:01
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Subject: Re: DNA Database
I did feel mildly torn on
this issue. I want to be in a world where rapists and murderers can be identified
quickly, where criminals can be brought to justice on the strength of solid
evidence. But then I realise that this is an almost utopian view. I agree that
there is no way we can effectively manage and support such a massive endeavour,
its far too expensive and logistically impossible to fully populate. Plus, I'm
not guilty of any crime...why should I have to submit my biological identity to
an insecure system and risk a whole host of unthinkable mistakes!
My DNA is my
castle....no-one is getting in!
Chris Brogan
Managing Director
Security International Ltd
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