State Lawmakers Propose Mandatory DNA Samples

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Originally Posted by Skybird

For the same reason why fingerprints are kept in databases as well - to make them accessible for data processing - mass comparisons, for example.


Security interests and freedom onterests need to be balanced against each other, you just can't have both maxed out. The more the slider moves toeards security, the more control there is, and the less freedom, the more freedom the slider indicates, the less control and the less control you get. - That'S what all these anti-terror laws we got in the past 9 years - try to hide from public discussion. But total security means total control and total loss of freedom and private sphere.

But you did not answer the question. How and where did your DNA get into the data base? I have not been anywhere were DNA was asked for. In law enforcement your DNA might end up in the data base as a result of a crime. Again, if your DNA is not in the data base why worry? I just do not see company X raiding my hair brush for a sample or getting taken to the ground only to find a cotton swab in my mouth for sample off my inner cheek.