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Thinkingabout

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5. So, you are saying it is okay with you to be raped and only if they are able to convict

Reply to X_Digger (Reply #4)

Tue Sep 24, 2013, 12:34 AM

Sep 2013

the guilty person they would be able to collect DNA? You know better than this, it doesn't make sense. DNA will be collected before convictions, this is usually some of the evidence used in a trial. What needs to happen is for the crime to stop and I doubt this will happen so DNA will continue to be collected. Why not give the victims a break once in a while, I would like to see the ACLU step up and help the victims also.

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More DNA Samples, More Debate [View all] question everything Sep 2013 OP

WTH, does raping someone, robbing someone or killing someone interfere with their Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #1

The rights of the accused (those bearing the full force of the government) are critical. X_Digger Sep 2013 #2

Yes I know criminals has the upper hand but on the subject of privacy rights should be Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #3

My personal opinion is that DNA should only be recorded on conviction. X_Digger Sep 2013 #4

So, you are saying it is okay with you to be raped and only if they are able to convict Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #5

Expunge on acquittal or dropped charges. X_Digger Sep 2013 #6

Many times a rapist has raped before or will again. How are you going to stop the invasion Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #7

If you have nothing to hide, why worry? Is that really what you're saying? X_Digger Sep 2013 #8

You are right, don't do the crime and you may not be expected to do the time. Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #9

If the database were only those who actually *had* committed crime, no problem. X_Digger Sep 2013 #10

Are you sure they have not committed anothrr crime? No you can not say this is true or will remain Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #11

We don't hold people in jail because they *might have* committed another crime. X_Digger Sep 2013 #12

Hey, there isn't any reasoning here but I am glad there is a DNA database, I hope more Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #13

'Whatever means'?!? How about we torture suspects, surely that'd lead to more convictions! n/t X_Digger Sep 2013 #14

You must be afraid of your DNA being associated with crimes. What if the criminal tortures Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #15

The ACLU is consistent. Rights are for all, not just those we agree with / like. X_Digger Sep 2013 #16

I agree flowerbells Oct 2013 #17