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Nizzle · 10-03-2003, 12:54 PM

I have mixed feelings about this. For the most part I think it's absurd to conceptually separate fingerprints from DNA samples. Most agree that maintaining a fingerprint database is important; DNA matching is a logical advancement. I think having DNA samples of violent or sexual felons is a useful and important service.

But the growing trend in stripping away our civil liberties to strengthen law enforcement is becoming more and more worrisome every day. It surprises me that this is a partisan issue. Aren't conservatives traditionally suspicious of strong, meddlesome government?

I think it is this climate in which decisions like this are incubated. I don't think it's a good decision, but I understand the motivating force. I am not willing to forsake my liberties for the illusion of more safety. To the contrary, I believe that the more oppresive government becomes, the more crime and discontent will flourish.

10-03-2003, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nizzle God-Hating Liberal Location: Silicon Valley, CA	I have mixed feelings about this. For the most part I think it's absurd to conceptually separate fingerprints from DNA samples. Most agree that maintaining a fingerprint database is important; DNA matching is a logical advancement. I think having DNA samples of violent or sexual felons is a useful and important service. But the growing trend in stripping away our civil liberties to strengthen law enforcement is becoming more and more worrisome every day. It surprises me that this is a partisan issue. Aren't conservatives traditionally suspicious of strong, meddlesome government? I think it is this climate in which decisions like this are incubated. I don't think it's a good decision, but I understand the motivating force. I am not willing to forsake my liberties for the illusion of more safety. To the contrary, I believe that the more oppresive government becomes, the more crime and discontent will flourish. __________________ Nizzle Last edited by Nizzle; 10-03-2003 at 12:56 PM..