[metmom]

My question was, do you think that being a convicted felon is not probable cause for the government to collect DNA data? Do you?

NO. See post 74

If being convicted of a felony actually meant something, then there might be a reason for DNA samples to be taken, but to make it a blanket procedure done on anyone who's convicted of a felony? No.

[allmendream]

There is a reason for the samples to be taken. The state has a compelling interest in knowing these peoples genetic ID because it is much more likely that they will be involved in a rape or murder than the average person.

How do you feel that having a database of genetic markers of criminals is fundamentally different then taking their fingerprint?

Are you against the taking of the fingerprints of convicted felons?

It is easier to not leave behind fingerprints than it is to not leave behind DNA, especially in rapes and murders; which are the crimes where the DNA swipe kit comes out for the most often.