Why Mandatory Paternity Testing Could Be the Trojan Horse of Biometric Control
A man discovers the children he raised aren’t biologically his. The betrayal is intimate, existential, and irreversible. In the aftermath, many call for mandatory DNA testing at birth—a safeguard against deception. But what happens when the safeguard becomes the snare?
George Washington warned us: “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence—it is force.” And in the age of biometric data, that force doesn’t wear a badge—it wears a database.
🔥 The Emotional Truth
Paternity fraud isn’t just a lie—it’s a theft of legacy, identity, and emotional labor. It’s the inverse of the “deadbeat dad” trope: a man who showed up, gave everything, and was punished for believing in love and responsibility.
🧠The Systemic Trap
Mandatory testing sounds like justice. But in the hands of the state, it becomes:
DNA Archiving: Every newborn becomes a data point in a national registry.
Consent Erosion: Opting out becomes suspicious. Privacy becomes deviance.
Mission Creep: From paternity to predictive policing, genetic profiling, and social engineering.
🧠The Quiet Alternative
Voluntary Testing with Legal Backing: Empower men to verify without state coercion.
Cultural Norms of Transparency: Normalize DNA testing as mutual protection, not accusation.
Legal Reform Without Biometric Overreach: Let justice be precise, not pervasive.
🧩 Symbolic Reflection
Asking the government to protect you from betrayal is like asking a dragon to guard your sheep. Yes, the wolves stay away—but now you’ve got a dragon in your pasture.
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