I think it would be a good idea to register everyone's dna at birth.

I don’t think that we could be guaranteed total privacy on our DNA , insurance companies could get hold of it and it could affect your Insurances later in life.

But it would be a good idea if they told us our blood groups, that is so simple to do.

There’s a question of whether the state should have ownership of your own information, I think. A lot of people would not be happy with that.

It is illegal to have a DNA test to find missing family members in France for the reason it could upset the family as Tanith says.

Wouldn’t bother me having an ID card. I’ve nothing to hide.

I didn’t see it Pantglas2 but it would be a big troublemaker for some families.

Apologies Tanith- autobluddywrongagain!

I thought that Tanisha, especially having watched the drama, The Secrets she keeps!

I don’t see anything wrong with personally although it would be obvious if the Dad wasn’t the Dad if you know what I mean?

I’ve thought this for many years. Then if a crime is committed run the sample DNA through computer to search for a match. Yes, it might take weeks/months (cross-check against age) but the system would have its merits.

Too big brother though for some? ID cards aren’t even popular in the U.K. but mandatory in Spain to produce when asked when out and about. I don’t see the problem. If I’ve not been naughty I’ve nothing to fear surely?

What an interesting idea. I'm sure someone will come up with a reason why it might not be legally or ethically possible / desirable. Could be obtained as part of the newborn blood spot testing in the first week of life.