The idea to get the Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) bank of all the men who studied in Sherubtse College in the last 25 years as demanded by the Women Activists (http://www.bhutanobserver.bt/women-activists-call-tough-action-wild-planters/) to the government is interesting as the legitimate biological fathers of the illegitimate children can be traced. But to me as an individual I find more negative impacts over the plus points as follows:
1. Firstly, if ever the DNA bank of those men who studied in Sherubtse College (batches from 1987 onwards) has to be maintained it will incur huge loss to the government's exchequer. Is Bhutan technologically equipped to test the DNA? DNA of thousands of men has to be sent abroad for analysis which will lead to drain of country's economy. We have to keep in mind that Bhutan's economic development largely depends upon foreign aids, grants and loans. One must keep in mind that there are some larger issues which require prioritization.
2.Isn't the demonstration and the marches against our culture? The demonstrations will cause chaos in the society like it does elsewhere in the world. Aren't this going to be an ignition to a tranquil and innocent to become a chaotic society?
3. After the DNA is tested, what's next? Rather than finding solution, it will cause social problems and problem among the family. Families may get separated and won't this lead to devastation of another families?
4. What would be the reaction if any individual doesn't agree to get his DNA tested? Will every individual be put behind bars for not cooperating for the DNA test? Won't it be an encroachment over one's fundamental right as an individual? Let's say, an individual's DNA is tested forcefully against his will. What will be the the cost if he is not proven to be among the culprits?
5. "prime minister (former zonal administrator of the east), education minister (former vice principal of Sherubtse College) and health minister (former principal of Sherubtse College). She said they will be held responsible for a large number of illegitimate children in the east if the government failed to come up with an immediate solution".To an apolitical person like me I feel its more or less of political in nature. Why corner only three persons? Does it mean that Prime Minister as the eastern zonal administrator, Health Minister as Principal and education Minister as Vice Principal encouraged the students to impregnate all the women who gave birth to illegitimate children? Why is it so that only these three persons will be held responsible for it was none of their business.
6. Why should the gate, a non-living thing get stoned for no mistake of its own if the government fails to decide on the issue. What harm has the gate done?Does it mean that the gate was so porous which led to the impregnation of the ladies in the localities? Won't it be considered an act of vandalism?
To me where lies the need to get the DNA bank of all men for past twenty five years when the women can name the culprits as quoted in the media" They [women victims] can even tell the names of those wild planters and some of them even tried the second harvest.” It would be far more economical and logical to get the DNA tests done for those persons the victims can name after tracing their details. And if the accused is not proven to be responsible won't the victim be liable to face the consequences of defamation of the accused? It is good that plight of tge ladies who bear the brunt of mothering the illegitimate children will be looked into, yet (This will be the very beginning of the movement for the liberation of women") I am afraid that this will lead to series of movements (strikes) in future which will be detrimental to the functioning of the state. So one must not be a copy cat by calling for movements like in other countries. The movements (strikes) will be a mere loss of time and resources which could be invested in other productive ways. Another question that arises in mind is, where were they until now? Why didn't they do it earlier? Nevertheless, its better late than never but rather than protesting and making illogical demands it would better if awareness campaigns on the existences of strict regulations of rape and obligations the man has to fulfil for impregnating women with an illegitimate children and so on are made.
6. Why should the gate, a non-living thing get stoned for no mistake of its own if the government fails to decide on the issue. What harm has the gate done?Does it mean that the gate was so porous which led to the impregnation of the ladies in the localities? Won't it be considered an act of vandalism?
To me where lies the need to get the DNA bank of all men for past twenty five years when the women can name the culprits as quoted in the media" They [women victims] can even tell the names of those wild planters and some of them even tried the second harvest.” It would be far more economical and logical to get the DNA tests done for those persons the victims can name after tracing their details. And if the accused is not proven to be responsible won't the victim be liable to face the consequences of defamation of the accused? It is good that plight of tge ladies who bear the brunt of mothering the illegitimate children will be looked into, yet (This will be the very beginning of the movement for the liberation of women") I am afraid that this will lead to series of movements (strikes) in future which will be detrimental to the functioning of the state. So one must not be a copy cat by calling for movements like in other countries. The movements (strikes) will be a mere loss of time and resources which could be invested in other productive ways. Another question that arises in mind is, where were they until now? Why didn't they do it earlier? Nevertheless, its better late than never but rather than protesting and making illogical demands it would better if awareness campaigns on the existences of strict regulations of rape and obligations the man has to fulfil for impregnating women with an illegitimate children and so on are made.
