What do you think about DNA being taken from babies at birth and being put in a data bank?

MAJ David Vermillion — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:36:12 -0500

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 23 at 2016 8:40 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:40:35 -0500

this is most interesting... and will be the source of an Ugly debate... but I think it a good Idea

Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Nov 23 at 2016 8:43 PM

CPT Jim Schwebach — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:43:22 -0500

To what purpose? If there is a sound medical reason and if the parents have the information to give informed consent then it may be acceptable. Until those conditions exist I'd have to say no.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Nov 23 at 2016 8:58 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:58:46 -0500

Under current law, they'd need a warrant. I see no reason to change that. Screw that. Big Gov. already has enough info that we never wanted to give them.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 9:18 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 21:18:14 -0500

The Government could not provide security for all my personal information, so no!

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Nov 23 at 2016 10:13 PM

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:13:23 -0500

Medically, our DNA can provide a 'roadmap' to wellness from illness, i.e., donor matching. Childhood cancers may also become easier to treat if one knows which genes are expressing/not expressing. It can also identify deadbeat 'baby daddy's' who are not living up to their responsibilities to their children and their mothers.

Response by Sgt Bruce C. made Nov 23 at 2016 10:34 PM

Sgt Bruce C. — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:34:17 -0500

big brother?

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 11:14 PM

SP5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:14:02 -0500

MAJ David Vermillion Too much potential for misuse, just on the face of the issue. Who owns the data? Who has access to the data? What use will be made of the derived information and under what conditions? Guess my answer is "not a good idea".

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Nov 23 at 2016 11:18 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:18:24 -0500

Not sure this is a great idea. What's next microchip everyone?

Response by SSgt Robert Marx made Nov 24 at 2016 12:01 AM

SSgt Robert Marx — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:01:27 -0500

That is unreasonable search & seizure.

Response by MSG Andrew White made Nov 24 at 2016 1:32 PM

MSG Andrew White — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:32:15 -0500

I truly believe, they are already doing it!

Response by SSgt Juan Villalobos made Nov 25 at 2016 10:27 AM

SSgt Juan Villalobos — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:27:33 -0500

Very scary.

Response by CPO Ron Cuzze made Nov 26 at 2016 10:37 AM

CPO Ron Cuzze — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 10:37:16 -0500

I believe that is unconstitutional