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TheDaddy

27-04-2015 15:01

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35774122)

I know a few blind people who may object to that.

Just don't tell them, they may never find out until it's to late :)

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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35774132)

Costs and enforcement\legality of the database would be my issues.. I'm a dog owner and always carry dump bags but what happens if for instance I visit Barking and get stopped next to a fresh pooh that my dog hasn't done. Who pays for the DNA cost? What right will they have to stop and DNA my dog?

Its a case of assumed guilty before you have committed a crime. It's why police can't arrest\fingerprint\dna test you until after they have arrested you and only arrest you with some sort of proof.

That's a bone of contention for sure :)

Taf	27-04-2015 15:42

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

So there is a national database of dog DNA now?

techguyone

27-04-2015 16:21

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35774159)

So there is a national database of dog DNA now?

If there isn't, it makes the whole DNA test bit a bit pointless really. (I'd like to see a proper DNA register for all dogs+ insurance. micro chipping etc too) but I'd as likely walk on the moon before any politicians do anything to upset our nation of 'dog lovers'

Kymmy

27-04-2015 16:25

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by techguyone (Post 35774163)

Humans cause more issues than dogs so let's chip them and put everyone on a DNA database.

Uncle Peter

27-04-2015 17:23

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35774151)

That's a bone of contention for sure :)

Not to mention that it would be woof justice

Russ	27-04-2015 17:50

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35774126)

Presumably if they already have some sort of an exemption, they will continue to do so.

I was referring to the post before mine....

techguyone

27-04-2015 18:11

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35774164)

Humans cause more issues than dogs so let's chip them and put everyone on a DNA database.

Dog lover I guess..

Last time I checked, we didn't tend to have people squatting down in the street and taking a dump in the UK ...

Lets stick to that topic rather than try to address the woes of Mankind right?

Russ	27-04-2015 18:23

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by techguyone (Post 35774181)

Last time I checked, we didn't tend to have people squatting down in the street and taking a dump in the UK ...

Never been to Merthyr Tydfil then...

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Or Swansea...

Arthurgray50@blu

27-04-2015 18:40

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

Lets put it this way, l have seen people urinate in the street, crap in the street. And even on a CCTV in a shopping mall.

A woman in full dress and face hidden stood up against a wall and did a crap - and police are still trying to find her.

To me you have to get a Dog Warden, yes there are a few about by council. He gets a stick and places in the crap and then takes DNA.

I am a great animal lover, and yes, we both carry bags for the mess. BUT what about owners who don't give a damn.

I would rather have another 'cash making way' of hitting people. Like chewing gum and rubbish throwing.

TheDaddy

27-04-2015 18:48

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by techguyone (Post 35774181)

Didn't Paula Radcliffe do just that during the marathon not so long ago, live for our viewing pleasure to boot

Gary L

27-04-2015 18:50

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35774189)

A woman in full dress and face hidden stood up against a wall and did a crap - and police are still trying to find her.

There's some strange police about.

Stephen

27-04-2015 18:52

Re: Dogs face DNA tests over street mess

People already get fined for littering Arthur.

Also is there anything you haven't done or seen?

Personally its a great idea and once the chipping law comes in to effect then collecting DNA at the same time wouldn't really be much extra work.

Its not so much a cash making plan, it will save councils a lot of money in terms of cleaning the mess up and also surely it will make dog owners think twice about not cleaning up in future!

Russ	27-04-2015 19:29

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And today, as if by magic....http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...opping-5592154

Stuart

28-04-2015 14:12

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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35774204)

And today, as if by magic....http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...opping-5592154

And, from that link:

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The driver told licensing chiefs he had assumed the position to inspect a wound after ‘cutting himself shaving’.

Because, of course, you get a fair clearer image of any area you might have cut shaving by squatting down by the roadside than you might by looking in the rear-view or wing mirrors, and the wing mirrors are obviously not visible from the driver's seat.

Russ	28-04-2015 14:28

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Depends on what he claims he was shaving....

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