colorado wants to collect DNA from anyone arrested

[OutHouse]

so anyone arrested for any crime the state wants to gather DNA and put it on file.

what do you guys think? invasion of privacy? will it prevent crime? will it help solve crimes?

 

[Brainonska511]

Didn't they want to do the same thing in NYC?

I think it's a little over the top.

Edit:
Found it:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01...28dna.html?ref=opinion

 

[Scouzer]

NO. you could be arrested for getting too drunk one night... then your DNA is on file with the state forever? fuck that.

CONVICTED violent offenders, absolutely

 

[pyonir]

They've been doing this in England for quite a while.

 

[shiner]

Depends. Are they gonna kiss me after they "collect" my DNA "sample?"

 

[BrownTown]

Man they wanted to take my DNA just to go in the TVA control room. It wasn't in place yet, but it was gonna be standard pretty soon. I don't really see the problem though, the FBI got my fingerprints on file for having an internship with the government, why not my DNA?, only people who need to worry about it are criminals, and personally I am OK with that.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: pyonir
They've been doing this in England for quite a while.

I really didn't like the UK when I was in London. The whole place feels like a granny-nanny state. It's complete with creepy looping female intercom voices every public place you go.

 

[OS]

convicted felons have restricted rights anyways

 

[txrandom]

As long as it's painless, I don't care if they do.

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: OS

convicted felons have restricted rights anyways

big difference between arrested and convicted.

 

[CorCentral]

Sounds good to me. Don't ever do anything wrong and you'll be fine

 

[Judgement]

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: OS

convicted felons have restricted rights anyways

big difference between arrested and convicted.

qft

 

[McCarthy]

Wow, some of you folks sure are trusting of the government.

They're only here to help you!

And they never make mistakes!

Well done. You've convinced me.

 

[shiner]

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help." - Ronald Reagan

 

[mugs]

It's not all that different from collecting your fingerprints when you're arrested... but I'm still adamantly opposed to it. A person should not be forced to give up their DNA unless compelled by a judge to do so. But it's pretty easy to trick someone into giving it up (i.e. do you want a drink while we interrogate you for 5 hours?)

 

[Judgement]

Maybe they should just start collecting DNA samples at birth or while issuing a SSN

:thumbsdown:

 

[2Xtreme21]

Originally posted by: BrownTown
Man they wanted to take my DNA just to go in the TVA control room. It wasn't in place yet, but it was gonna be standard pretty soon. I don't really see the problem though, the FBI got my fingerprints on file for having an internship with the government, why not my DNA?, only people who need to worry about it are criminals, and personally I am OK with that.

Scary talk right there. :/

 

[shiner]

Originally posted by: 2Xtreme21

Originally posted by: BrownTown
Man they wanted to take my DNA just to go in the TVA control room. It wasn't in place yet, but it was gonna be standard pretty soon. I don't really see the problem though, the FBI got my fingerprints on file for having an internship with the government, why not my DNA?, only people who need to worry about it are criminals, and personally I am OK with that.

Scary talk right there. :/

Shut up and put on your brown shirt!

 

[Wuffsunie]

Originally posted by: Judgement
Maybe they should just start collecting DNA samples at birth while issuing a SSN

Frankly I'm surprised that hasn't been done already. As soon as you get any form of ID like SSN or any state-issued license, wham, DNA and prints along with your photo.

 

[frostedflakes]

Originally posted by: McCarthy
Wow, some of you folks sure are trusting of the government.

They're only here to help you!

And they never make mistakes!

Well done. You've convinced me.

WTF are you afraid of, them cloning you as part of some secret project? Like in that movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. :laugh:

 

[George P Burdell]

I'm not in favor of this, but thanks to our asshat politicians, I think it is inevitable. In the future, when you get a driver's license, they will collect a fingerprint, iris scan and DNA sample.

 

[frostedflakes]

I'm just curious, for those who are against this, why?

 

[redly]

DNA...next they'll want your fingerprints

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
I'm just curious, for those who are against this, why?

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
I'm just curious, for those who are against this, why?

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Great example what you posted!
The only people that should fear this are the criminals........ Plain and Simple.