Police Taking DNA Samples

Dave · 15th June 2006, 03:35 PM

Okay, so it was pretty dumb of police to be letting minors provide a DNA sample in return for being let off fines (see http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3701403a10,00.html). That plan was always going to bite them in the bum.

Still, as a principle, I can't actually see what's wrong with it. I struggle to understand exactly what it is that people find so upsetting about having their DNA on record.

On the plus side:
- If you are the victim of a violent crime it may help expedite the investigation.
- If you know your DNA is on file you may be less likely to commit a crime.
- It will surely help the police in many ways.

On the down side:
- ?? Someone might be able to see your DNA?? Is that it? What exactly is the problem?

15th June 2006, 03:35 PM	#1
Dave Your friendly local necromancer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Te Awamutu, New Zealand Posts: 100	Police Taking DNA Samples Okay, so it was pretty dumb of police to be letting minors provide a DNA sample in return for being let off fines (see http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3701403a10,00.html). That plan was always going to bite them in the bum. Still, as a principle, I can't actually see what's wrong with it. I struggle to understand exactly what it is that people find so upsetting about having their DNA on record. On the plus side: - If you are the victim of a violent crime it may help expedite the investigation. - If you know your DNA is on file you may be less likely to commit a crime. - It will surely help the police in many ways. On the down side: - ?? Someone might be able to see your DNA?? Is that it? What exactly is the problem?

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