For many years I have known people declining the neonatal screening test, stating that they felt it was a big brother tactic, used for who-knows-what, and the fact that the babes blood could be screened was a bonus.....they were described as paranoid, and told of course that wouldn't happen. If you think about what is happening with genetic research, and some of the reproductive technologies, I might have to join the ranks of the paranoid. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dierdre Bowman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks for newborns plea - MJA
> I'm not sure what everyone else thinks but I must say that while 'an abuser > went free' I cant help but think keeping someone's DNA on file is a breach > of the civil liberty. To what extent the Govt. or other agencies could go > to using that information make the mind boggle. > > I dont agree with storing DNA from heelpricks. And anyway, who asked the > Baby!!!!!!!! > > Blessings > Dierdre > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
