Compulsory Paternity DNA Testing at Birth is Not the Solution to Zimbabwe’s GBV Woes

When a child is born, the world should pause. In that fragile moment between first cry and first touch, something larger than science occurs. Trust. A mother’s body, a father’s presence, a family’s breath converging in relief and joy. That is the ceremony of life, one that does not need certification or laboratory confirmation. To replace that moment with a swab and a form, to … Continue reading Compulsory Paternity DNA Testing at Birth is Not the Solution to Zimbabwe’s GBV Woes

Wiretapping suckers!

Why am I worried about wiretapping if I haven’t done anything wrong? What have I got to hide? I’m relatively guilt-free as people go, pretty much law-abiding compared to the average. But think: what’s being done with all that “data mining?” PR firms buy it, so they can target their ads. I don’t like being a target for ads. Political consultants use the data to … Continue reading Wiretapping suckers!