The more genetic information becomes available, the more potential danger: hiring discrimination (“I’d love to hire you, but your DNA says that your family has cancer, and we can’t take the risk”), people choosing mates based on DNA, ethnic cleansing made easy (“I know he has some Jew blood in there somewheres….”).
Information is power. Once we cede power, we become more powerless.
For purposes of closing cold cases and convicting people arrested for violent crimes, this expansion of DNA acquisition is a good thing. If the DNA collected was to be distributed outside of the law enforcement community in ways that would effect the ability of a person to get insurance, or a job, or anything outside the realm of valid law enforcement investigations, then it would be a bad thing. I’ll not worry too much until a trip through the airport, voting booth, or a job interview requires a DNA swab. At that time, I’ll join in with those who wish to protest the abuse of these tests.Respectfully,C.
One could also argue that finger print collection is also warrantless! Yet, the military does it to new recruits, and taking a “suspect’s” finger prints by the police is routine procedure. Aren’t these “warrantless” violations of privacy as well? I have seen very many complaints about this though
“One could also argue that finger print collection is also warrantless! Yet, the military does it to new recruits, and taking a “suspect’s” finger prints by the police is routine procedure.”They’d be outraged if news broke that Obama broke wind. They don’t care what the imagined offense is. Obama isn’t a Republican, so he’s what ever they immagined him to have done is the most despicable thing that could have ever happened in the Universe.
Probable cause trumps warrant requirements on misdemeanors AND felonies during arrest. Going in without an arrest, or after the fact without “eyes on” the crime, does require a warrant. Morons on the street who think they’re lawyers of judges, like well, Rush, should either study up, or shut up.
I Play One On TV almost 11 years ago
The more genetic information becomes available, the more potential danger: hiring discrimination (“I’d love to hire you, but your DNA says that your family has cancer, and we can’t take the risk”), people choosing mates based on DNA, ethnic cleansing made easy (“I know he has some Jew blood in there somewheres….”).
Information is power. Once we cede power, we become more powerless.
chazandru almost 11 years ago
For purposes of closing cold cases and convicting people arrested for violent crimes, this expansion of DNA acquisition is a good thing. If the DNA collected was to be distributed outside of the law enforcement community in ways that would effect the ability of a person to get insurance, or a job, or anything outside the realm of valid law enforcement investigations, then it would be a bad thing. I’ll not worry too much until a trip through the airport, voting booth, or a job interview requires a DNA swab. At that time, I’ll join in with those who wish to protest the abuse of these tests.Respectfully,C.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 11 years ago
One could also argue that finger print collection is also warrantless! Yet, the military does it to new recruits, and taking a “suspect’s” finger prints by the police is routine procedure. Aren’t these “warrantless” violations of privacy as well? I have seen very many complaints about this though
landshark67 almost 11 years ago
I am curious about one thing, if you are arrested and your DNA shows no evidence of you committing a crime will it be removed from the database?
edclectic almost 11 years ago
I’ll be more than happy to provide a stool sample…
Jason Allen almost 11 years ago
“One could also argue that finger print collection is also warrantless! Yet, the military does it to new recruits, and taking a “suspect’s” finger prints by the police is routine procedure.”They’d be outraged if news broke that Obama broke wind. They don’t care what the imagined offense is. Obama isn’t a Republican, so he’s what ever they immagined him to have done is the most despicable thing that could have ever happened in the Universe.
rockngolfer almost 11 years ago
Testing DNA for paternity costs $200. Does that mean simple testing will be $100 each? How many poor people would that feed?
Dtroutma almost 11 years ago
Probable cause trumps warrant requirements on misdemeanors AND felonies during arrest. Going in without an arrest, or after the fact without “eyes on” the crime, does require a warrant. Morons on the street who think they’re lawyers of judges, like well, Rush, should either study up, or shut up.
pirate227 almost 11 years ago
We don’t need no stinking 4th Amendment…