DNA Identification for US Workers
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing that all US workers submit their DNA to build a DNA database. This database would be used to uniquely identify workers in the US. ABC News has this story.
The mayor, a billionaire former CEO of a worldwide financial information company, said a worker ID database would “uniquely identify the person” applying for a job, ensuring that ID cards are not illegally transferred or forged.
This reminds me of the movie staring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman called Gattaca. Being able to uniquely identify a person is a very significant control. With this, it is possible that such power maybe abused. However, this is a very useful means of tracking people and can be used for good too. The proper controls must be put in place. But, then again a controlled society is not exactly a good thing.
