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City Uses DNA To Sniff Out Dog Poop Offenders
An Israeli city is using DNA analysis of dog droppings to reward pet owners who clean up after their pets and punish those who don't. A six-month trial program launched this week, in the city of Petah Tikva, to tackle the dog mess problem in a high tech way. The program asks dog owners to take their pets to a veterinarian, who then swabs its mouth and collects DNA. The city will use the DNA database it is building to match droppings to a dog and identify its owner. Owners who scoop up their dogs' droppings and place them in specially marked bins will be eligible for rewards of pet food coupons and dog toys. Those who leave the poo on the street face fines. I wonder what sin you had to commit in a previous life to find yourself the official dog poop examiner of Petah Tikva, Israel.
How about I don't take my dog to the vet for the swabbing?
I'm no criminal mastermind, but it just might work!
Mod me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards the dark side will be complete!
1) vet's can keep DNA records of pets; and
2) cities find it economical to enforce poop-scoop laws by DNA testing dog shit.
Sheesh.
And I can assure you that dog poop is quite a problem here. There is a lot of small children on the outside and dog poop is more immediate danger to them than occasional suicidal bomber.
The vast majority of American aid to Israel is military, and even that is generally "credits" that can only be spent at American companies
Plus, when you consider what they get by way of technology exchange, unwavering loyalty and common beliefs, it's money well spent.
When you compare that to the billions of dollars given by America to Arab states, for whom the usual return on investment is "Death to America", it's a pretty sweet deal.
Regardless, Israeli hi-tech firms make plenty of money. The parent topic was a troll, of course, but this technology, like other Israeli innovations (such as much of the computer you are probably using) are impressive. When you consider that the chief or only export of most of their neighbouring countries is Jihad, and when you consider what Israel has achieved in spite of the sort of challenges it faces, it's a truly remarkable country.
Steal poo from the poo bins. Then go around spooning poo into inappropriate places. A bunch of obedient citizens get fined unfairly and go apeshit. Stand back and watch as the whole system falls apart.
You mean, watch the shit fly?
It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.