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DHS to Begin Collecting DNA of Anyone Arrested

Posted by samzenpus on from the and-so-it-begins dept.

Foobar of Borg writes "The AP is reporting that the US will soon be collecting the DNA of anyone who is arrested by a federal law enforcement agency and any foreigner who is detained, whether or not charges are eventually brought. This begins to bring the US in line with the UK which, as discussed before on Slashdot, is trying to collect DNA of 'potential criminals' as young as five. DHS spokesman Russ Knocke stated that 'DNA is a proven law-enforcement tool.'"

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  1. Re:Cut taxes until the federal government collapse by electrictroy · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The top 5% of earners (what I call rich) pay 99% of government expenses.

    The rich are hardly getting off. In fact, they are basically keeping the government afloat, and if the top 5% suddenly decided to leave the country, the U.S. Congress would fold-up due to a 99% reduction in revenue.

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    The government is not your daddy. Its purpose is not to raid middle-class neighbors' wallets and give it to you.