[kesg]

It seems to me that your main complaint about DNA databases is that they can be abused. In that case, the solution seems to be to legislate against the abuses instead of throwing out the baby with the bathwater. We don't refuse to give policemen guns just because some policeman commit crimes or torts with these guns. Same principle.

Nor do I see a Fourth Amendment problem with building a DNA database (I question whether the Fourth Amendment even applies to this situation), but even if it was a problem, the solution is to allow people to opt out. I certainly don't see a DNA database as any infringement on our liberty, as opposed to something that can actually enhance our liberty.

[APBaer]

"legislate against the abuses"

Duh.....
Do you think there was no legislation forbidding
those lab technicians from faking trial evidence?

[Protagoras]

Nor do I see a Fourth Amendment problem with building a DNA database (I question whether the Fourth Amendment even applies to this situation but even if it was a problem, the solution is to allow people to opt out.),

The law being discussed makes it mandatory for people arrested. (suspects)

It is the only thing I addressed. The fourth amendment concerns unlawful searchs and seizures.

[Protagoras]

FBI's national DNA database under a Bush administration proposal."

This is another constitutional problem. The constitution does not give specfic authority to the federal government to compile such a database, therefore it is reserved to the states, or the people. They can do it if they like, and share it if they like.

[mabelkitty]

The legislation is called the Constitution.

How old are you?