Comments on: Personal genomics and genetic information nondiscrimination legislation: Are we ready? http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2009/10/07/personal-genomics-and-genetic-information-nondiscrimination-legislation-are-we-ready/ News and analysis from the intersection of genomics, personalized medicine and the law Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:02:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David Jackemeyer http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2009/10/07/personal-genomics-and-genetic-information-nondiscrimination-legislation-are-we-ready/comment-page-1/#comment-838 David Jackemeyer Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:40 +0000 http://www.genomicslawreport.com/?p=991#comment-838 If the author of this article would, please direct (us) to your best resources that describe why discrimination based on personal genetic information results in harm to individuals. I understand with depth and scope that harm is caused both directly and indirectly by individuals, groups and institutions of individuals in many ways (from physical arrest and damage, to property damage and theft, each irregarding intentions). I also understand with similar depth and scope that emotional responses to non-harmful actions can lead one to self-harm and that such "offense" is ultimately the responsibility of the offended. Pardon my assumption if incorrect: Do you tie discrimination to harm (caused by others)? Thank you for your efforts -- I hope a majority of the population participates in types of discussions and projects that are occuring here. D Jackemeyer Assistant Researcher Tempe, AZ If the author of this article would, please direct (us) to your best resources that describe why discrimination based on personal genetic information results in harm to individuals.

I understand with depth and scope that harm is caused both directly and indirectly by individuals, groups and institutions of individuals in many ways (from physical arrest and damage, to property damage and theft, each irregarding intentions).

I also understand with similar depth and scope that emotional responses to non-harmful actions can lead one to self-harm and that such “offense” is ultimately the responsibility of the offended.

Pardon my assumption if incorrect:
Do you tie discrimination to harm (caused by others)?

Thank you for your efforts — I hope a majority of the population participates in types of discussions and projects that are occuring here.

D Jackemeyer
Assistant Researcher
Tempe, AZ

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