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Washington State Wants DNA From All Arrestees

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-feel-safer-already dept.

An anonymous reader writes in to say that "Suspects arrested in cases as minor as shoplifting would have to give a DNA sample before they are even charged with a crime if a controversial proposal is approved by the Legislature. "It is good technology. It solves crimes," claims Don Pierce, executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Under the bill, authorities would supposedly destroy samples and DNA profiles from people who weren't charged, were found not guilty or whose convictions were overturned. Others believe that this is just another step in the process to build a national DNA database with everyone in it."

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  1. Here's a novel idea: don't fucking SHOPLIFT !! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    All you wussy pussy thieves who fear the law closing in on you !! Don't want your DNA known? Don't shoplift. Goddamn that seems simple enough even for slashdot lusers !!

    1. Re:Here's a novel idea: don't fucking SHOPLIFT !! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

      I wouldn't classify shoplifing as a minor crime. A minor crime is kissing cmdr taco on the ass - without his devine permission. I also believe shoplifting usually warrants jail time, which means DNA is a go-go, so give it up. Why before? So we won't let the WANTED free, only because we don't yet know this person committed some other crime for which DNA was found. If you are not guilty, don't worry - it's one less bad guy in your neighborhood. If that bad guy is you, yes, FEAR ME!