DNA = do not appropriate, say soldiers and civilians; unregulated growth of genetic testing sparks resistance in the military, concern by civilians over its potential misuse

Article Abstract:

Both civilians and military personnel are increasingly concerned about their privacy rights regarding the results of genetic tests. As such tests become more sophisticated, they are able to predict diseases which are as yet asymptomatic but which insurance companies could still use to deny health insurance on the basis of a pre-existing condition. Individuals are also concerned that such information could be used for other discriminatory reasons. According to the Council for Responsible Genetics, 11 states have enacted laws forbidding genetic discrimination.

Usage, DNA testing, DNA identification, Military personnel, Genetic discrimination

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Military death row: separate, not equal

Article Abstract:

The military's death row disproportionately represents African-American killers of white victims, and evidence of racial bias runs throughout that system's recent history. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to prove racial bias in a specific case, but statistics of the sort the US Supreme Court rejected in McCleskey v Kemp can uncover systematic discrimination. The govt should statistically examine the influence of race on military death sentences, and the president should commute life sentences until then.

Social aspects, Military aspects, Discrimination in criminal justice administration, Criminal justice discrimination, Military courts

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The military can't absorb homosexuals

Article Abstract:

Homosexual orientation and homosexual conduct are closely connected, so the idea of permitting homosexuals who remain celibate to serve in the armed services is misguided. The most logical and fair way to prevent homosexual behavior by soldiers is to exclude homosexuals from the armed services.

Gays, Gay military personnel

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