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Originally Posted by Less

If a DNA data base or Identity cards where to be used to prevent crime, then I say bring it on, (anything that stops even one rape or murder must be worthwhile), but if it is just going to be used to keep law abiding citizens in line, then I'm against it.

If the Authorities want to keep my details on a data base so that my, your, everyones daughter is safer from attack, it is a good thing, (I for one would be in a queue voluntarily if that helped them stop some sick soul from being allowed to strike again).
If however they want me to pay for it, forget it, you can stick your I.D. card where the sun don't shine, if it's important enough to issue then issue it, if I also have to pay for it, take me to court 'cos I ain't going to!

A touch contrary I know, but it shouldn't be considered as an expense that needs to be suffered by the individual, it should be offered like a badge of honour, look at me I've been to the DNA centre had all the tests and they have issued me a card saying I've a clean bill of health.

People seem to be labouring under a false illusion if they think that a DNA database will prevent a crime. It will only prevent a crime if a person is apprehended because of DNA evidence and is banged up for it. But it won’t prevent the criminal from committing another crime after being released.

If the statistics for the last 20 years are anything to go by as one crook is banged up or dies there is at least one newcomer taking to a life of crime. How would a DNA database prevent a new crook from committing an offence?

As for ID cards, we won’t be paying for them once but TWICE. Where do you think the cost of setting up the system comes from? Taxpayers’ money!

NO to a DNA database and NO to ID cards.