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Old 05-13-2008, 05:26 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
really? because i've done it many times and to this date have never kidnapped, raped, killed, or assaulted anyone. but since you think the likelihood of me doing so is relatively high, fuck my rights, do I have that right?
Taking this personally reveals a misunderstanding of statistics; while you might not have, you must understand that your 'peers' (repeat offenders of lesser crimes) are exponentially more likely to commit more serious crimes. The fact that you haven't isn't a counterpoint.

And I'm not saying "fuck their rights", only one. Taking away the 'right' to privacy in DNA is a little bit different than taking away first amendment rights, for example.
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