So, I heard in book arts class today that they are going to ask for your DNA and stuff in the future in order for you to get an ID...

I don't know if it's true. I googled it and it barely even came up except on forum sites. I know they have the technology, but... creepy. I don't think people will stand for it. I know that it shouldn't be a big deal but... NO! It's my skin cells, blood cells, eyelash cells and you are NOT using it to track me! I mean, it's like one big future horror story. In fact I may write one:

"In the future... everyone is forced to release their DNA just to get a driver's liscense... cloning... rising crime... and people are not just stealing you ID number anymore... they are stealing you life!"

Seriously though, I feel safe being identified by a number. I mean the number doesn't really have any control over me and what? Someone is paying taxes under my name? I mean, you don't give out you ssn to get a credit card, so I don't see why identification is such a big deal. Oh look, you need it to leave the country, oooh noooo! Someone forged a passport to get out of the country!!!... and get back in. The point is that I don't see why they have to steal my DNA. It may not be my right to drive, but it is certainly important and its almost... extortion to steal your DNA.... come to think of it though, they did fingerprint me when I got my liscense renewed... oh goll.

Well, it would sure help a lot for catching criminals. But the down side is that it would give the government a whole lot more control over us. Scary control. :S
» randomjunk on 2008-04-18 12:29:39

reminded me of gattaca movie.
» renaye on 2008-04-18 01:47:47

Maybe it's because my life is pretty much ruled by molecular biology, but I really wouldn't care if the government asked for a sample of my DNA for identification purposes. But I also appreciate that you shouldn't be forced to give it up if you don't want to.

DNA fingerprinting as it exists right now basically uses a bunch of enzymes to break apart your DNA into a bunch of little pieces. The patterns that these pieces create is generally accepted to be unique for each individual. While the same basic technique is used to sequence DNA, our understanding of the structure and function of each part of our genome is far from complete to actually use this information to create living cells that are genetically identical to your own de novo.
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