The McGill Debating Union will be presenting an exhibition debate on the question “Should the government be allowed to construct a universal DNA database?” The debate will take place Monday, September 21 at 6 p.m. in the Shatner Ballroom. The following two articles summarize some of the arguments surrounding the topic.
Point:The U.S. should establish a universal DNA database
Counterpoint: Our DNA is too valuable for the government to own it