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Californians To Vote On Largest DNA Database

Posted by timothy on from the you'll-feel-a-little-pinch dept.

mpthompson writes "California law enforcement officials are backing a proposed ballot measure that would give them authority to operate the largest DNA database in the world and collect DNA samples from everyone arrested or convicted on felony charges."

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  1. Re:fingerprints? by The+Clockwork+Troll · · Score: 2, Informative

    Fingerprints are problematic: direct contact is required (germ issues) and oil, moisture and dirt can all confound readings.

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