Canada's Parole System & DNA Databank
Thanks to UK_Chris I've finally got a place for people to talk about Canada's Parole System and DNA Databank. Actually make that any country's Parole System and DNA Databank! Why do I care? Well it's very personal since my sister Sheryl Gardner was murdered by Ralph Power back in 1981. Today, 24 years later, Ralph Power is eligible for day parole. Next year, full parole. The key word here is "eligible". By raising the profile of this case - specifically making people aware of the risk Power and offenders like him are to public safety. Power got a life sentence and frankly he should serve it. I might sound like I'm being vindictive but if you read the case and understand the fact, you'll understand where I'm coming from. There's tons of info at www.PowerNoParole.ca. Why should you care? Well, put it this way. We never thought we would need to care about the parole board or DNA...We never thought we would lose a family member to murder. I bet you don't either. But the truth is what happened to Sheryl could have happened to your sister, your daughter or your friend. We can't just sit around complaining about how bad our systems are. We have to speak up. I hope this blog gets some good conversations going!
posted by Carolyn Gardner at 3:46 p.m. 
2 Comments:
Although I am in the UK, I have absolutely no qualms about submitting my DNA for keeping in database.
I had a look at the survey and one of the points was to have people give DNA samples at birth.
Could you imagine what this would do to the crime rates worldwide?
I have nothing to hide, so why would it be an infringemant on civil liberties? It would be one of the biggest deterents ever.
It won't stop people from offending, but it will help catch them sooner and maybe prevent cases of serial murders.
I'm all for a DNA database. Bring it on.
My sentiments exactly Chris! My DNA will never be at a crime scene so take all you want. And doing it at birth is interesting when you think about it because no one ever thinks their son or daughter will be the next serial killer or rapist or whatever. Just like no one ever thinks they will be the victim of a serious crime. And DNA is interesting because not only will it help solve crime - including unsolved crimes that haunt families like John Allor - check out his blog at http://whokilledtheresa.blogspot.com/ - it will act as a deterrent AND it might just prove you are innocent! Oh I could go on but let's hear what others have to say! Come on everybody. Make your opinion count. Actually you can take a quick poll about DNA at http://www.PowerNoParole.ca
Ciao for now!
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