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X_Digger

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

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #11)

Tue Sep 24, 2013, 01:51 PM

Sep 2013

We don't randomly search people's pockets because they *might have* stolen someone's wallet.

No, we require due process (reasonable suspicion, probable cause, etc) before taking these actions.

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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