Comments on: New York To Collect More DNA for State Database http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/ How will it change your life? Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:09:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: 5 Facts (and Caveats) About DNA Profiling http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-14654 5 Facts (and Caveats) About DNA Profiling Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:16:18 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-14654 [...] points of reference, Australia’s national DNA database has over 350,000 DNA samples while New York State has almost 250,000. You may also be interested in these previous posts about the UK national [...] [...] points of reference, Australia’s national DNA database has over 350,000 DNA samples while New York State has almost 250,000. You may also be interested in these previous posts about the UK national [...]

]]> By: DNA Goes to the Tigers http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-4433 DNA Goes to the Tigers Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:12:23 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-4433 [...] databases of DNA from criminals and assorted random people are the subject of contentious debate in New York State and Great Britain, a DNA database for tigers called the American Tiger Registry is also being [...] [...] databases of DNA from criminals and assorted random people are the subject of contentious debate in New York State and Great Britain, a DNA database for tigers called the American Tiger Registry is also being [...]

]]> By: South Africa’s DNA Project Launches Website http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-1516 South Africa’s DNA Project Launches Website Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:52:57 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-1516 [...] crime scenes and suspects. There is no “convicted offender database” such as the ones in the US and UK that additionally hold DNA from people who’ve been charged with a crime, convicted criminals, [...] [...] crime scenes and suspects. There is no “convicted offender database” such as the ones in the US and UK that additionally hold DNA from people who’ve been charged with a crime, convicted criminals, [...]

]]> By: Want a job? Submit your DNA — Eye on DNA http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-324 Want a job? Submit your DNA — Eye on DNA Sat, 19 May 2007 10:13:38 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-324 [...] make sure the candidate isn’t a crime suspect by comparing his/her DNA with DNA databases. According to another interview with Noel Perry, Assistant Commissioner of the Ethical Standards [...] [...] make sure the candidate isn’t a crime suspect by comparing his/her DNA with DNA databases. According to another interview with Noel Perry, Assistant Commissioner of the Ethical Standards [...]

]]> By: Paul http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-265 Paul Tue, 15 May 2007 12:21:28 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-265 I am not sure that collection of DNA will be a deterrent. Most criminals are not that smart (some are) to be thinking about the consequences or even be aware that they are leaving DNA at a crime scene. Secondly, in a "crime of passion" the actor(s) are usually irrational to begin with, and will not be thinking about possibly getting caught, going to jail, going to trail and being presented with evidence against them. I do think it is a good idea to collect the DNA from criminals, especially sexual predators and the like. I am concerned about privacy as you stated above. In the wrong hands, DNA information could potentially ruin someone's ability to earn a living, get insurance, buy a home, etc. I am not sure that collection of DNA will be a deterrent. Most criminals are not that smart (some are) to be thinking about the consequences or even be aware that they are leaving DNA at a crime scene. Secondly, in a “crime of passion” the actor(s) are usually irrational to begin with, and will not be thinking about possibly getting caught, going to jail, going to trail and being presented with evidence against them.

I do think it is a good idea to collect the DNA from criminals, especially sexual predators and the like. I am concerned about privacy as you stated above. In the wrong hands, DNA information could potentially ruin someone’s ability to earn a living, get insurance, buy a home, etc.

]]> By: Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-263 Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD Tue, 15 May 2007 10:14:13 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-263 Alicia, You're not going to be persecuted! And if anyone tries, they'll have me to answer to. ;) I think you've voiced the number one concern most people have about the increasing use of DNA technology - <b>privacy</b>. How do we know our DNA won't be used in other ways that could affect our ability to get a job, health insurance, or other freedoms in our lives? This is why it's important for everyone to understand the basics of DNA and to know how it can be used. Even CSI is useful in this respect. If criminals know that it's easier to catch them, maybe they'll think twice. Alicia, You’re not going to be persecuted! And if anyone tries, they’ll have me to answer to. ;)

I think you’ve voiced the number one concern most people have about the increasing use of DNA technology - privacy. How do we know our DNA won’t be used in other ways that could affect our ability to get a job, health insurance, or other freedoms in our lives? This is why it’s important for everyone to understand the basics of DNA and to know how it can be used. Even CSI is useful in this respect. If criminals know that it’s easier to catch them, maybe they’ll think twice.

]]> By: alicia http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-262 alicia Tue, 15 May 2007 10:09:35 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/05/14/new-york-to-collect-more-dna-for-state-database/#comment-262 I know I'm probably going to be horribly persecuted for saying this, but, I don't really know how I feel about having DNA on record. On one hand, the benefits are obvious. Help catch the guilty and keep the innocent free. On the other hand, I can't ignore the weighty feeling it gives me of being controlled. I know the positives far outweigh the negatives right now, though. I know I’m probably going to be horribly persecuted for saying this, but, I don’t really know how I feel about having DNA on record.

On one hand, the benefits are obvious. Help catch the guilty and keep the innocent free.

On the other hand, I can’t ignore the weighty feeling it gives me of being controlled.

I know the positives far outweigh the negatives right now, though.

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