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    The main concern for DNA fingerprinting is privacy. The reason is because DNA profiles contains more information than regular fingerprints. DNA profiles provides personal information such as the susceptibility to particular diseases, sexual orientation, the information of the biological parents, and etc. With these information, it increases the chances of the genetic discrimination from government, schools, insurers, and others more.
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             Advantages

~ Helps identifiy suspects.
~ Prevents false imprisonment.
~ Identify biological parents.
           Disadvantages

~ Privacy        ~ Takes Time
~ Costly         ~ More Work
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