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Another solution in search of a problemGovernment wants your DNA, whether you
have been convicted or not
One more for this evening. This one comes from
The Liberator Online, an online mailing list
that I belong
to.
White House: Forcibly Extract DNA of Innocent Americans The White House has announced it supports the "DNA Fingerprint Act," a proposed new law that would permit the government to collect and maintain a database of DNA samples of individuals who are arrested or just detained by federal authorities -- even if they are not convicted, or even charged with a crime. This latest Big Brother-type proposal was authored by senators Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) and introduced Sept. 29 as an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act (S. 1197). It was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by voice vote. The measure was quickly denounced by civil liberties group across the political spectrum, from the libertarian Cato Institute to the liberal ACLU. All are urging that -- despite White House support -- the DNA provision be eliminated from the bill before it goes to the full Senate. Currently the FBI maintains a DNA database limited by law to persons convicted of a crime. The new bill would dramatically expand that. Those arrested and detained, but not ultimately convicted, would have to petition the government to have the information removed from the database. Civil libertarians have long warned that the government would attempt to expand the DNA database to include persons not convicted of crimes, or even, eventually, the entire population. This latest move indicates those warnings were right on the money. Sources: Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/23/AR2005092301665_pf.html ACLU: http://www.aclu.org/news/NewsPrint.cfm?ID=19188&c=15 USA TODAY: http://www.aclu.org/news/NewsPrint.cfm?ID=19188&c=15 There is no need for government to maintain a DNA database, any more than there is a need for them to maintain a Real ID database. Or a program to covertly monitor internet activity. Or to tap your phone without a warrant. 
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- October 29, 2005 at 09:18 PM
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