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Tinkerbelle · 27-09-2006, 15:47

Today my daughter took part in a science exhibition in school. Part of the exhibition was a talk by the community beat manager PC Mick Walsh. He was showing the kids how DNA samples were taken and each child gave a sample. Now, PC Walsh said the samples would be thrown away afterwards BUT it got me thinking, it would be a good idea mass screening of the kids whilst in school in a similar sort of way and actually keep them on record. The crimes that could be solved in years to come would be phenomenal. Of course parents would have to consent but I can't see why any parents would object. What do you lot think?

27-09-2006, 15:47	#1
Tinkerbelle God Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: on the edge of insanity Posts: 5,335 Blog Entries: 9 Liked: 4 times Rep Power: 160	DNA Sampling in Schools Today my daughter took part in a science exhibition in school. Part of the exhibition was a talk by the community beat manager PC Mick Walsh. He was showing the kids how DNA samples were taken and each child gave a sample. Now, PC Walsh said the samples would be thrown away afterwards BUT it got me thinking, it would be a good idea mass screening of the kids whilst in school in a similar sort of way and actually keep them on record. The crimes that could be solved in years to come would be phenomenal. Of course parents would have to consent but I can't see why any parents would object. What do you lot think? __________________