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To: Mr. Brightside
But his DNA matches that at the scene of the crime.

Brings forth the question of a National DNA Database vs. Right to Privacy

DNA Collection: Crime fighting vs. right to privacy New York Gov. Geroge Pataki is pushing for the state legislature to expand its DNA database. Currently, the state’s law enforcement only collects DNA from those convicted of specific violent felonies, such as rape or murder. In February, the New York Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that requires DNA from all convicts, whether they committed a violent crime or vandalism; it is now under debate in the general assembly. This proposal, along with recently passed laws in California and Kansas, has launched the DNA debate into the national spotlight....CUT

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34 posted on 08/16/2006 6:52:44 PM PDT by fight_truth_decay
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To: fight_truth_decay

They're waiting for input from O.J.??


38 posted on 08/16/2006 7:01:03 PM PDT by Waco
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To: fight_truth_decay
We've advanced from fingerprints to DNA for identification purposes.

Our D.A. is all for this and I consider him the best. He said if it had been activated sooner, we'd still have two live little girls in our area.

77 posted on 08/17/2006 4:19:33 AM PDT by Sacajaweau (God Bless Our Troops!!)
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