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Pulled over in Kansas? Get ready to show your license, registration — and fingerprints
Kansas City Star ^
| 3/22/06
| BENITA Y. WILLIAMS
Posted on 03/22/2006 11:08:37 AM PST by Rebelbase
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To: Rebelbase
Welcome to the 21st century`where rapidly advancing technology makes it easier than ever for politicians to gradually create a police state without actually calling it that. But don't worry, I'm sure the officer will be friendly and personable so long as you comply without hesitance.
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:15:32 PM PST
by
Firefigher NC
(You light ‘em, we fight ‘em!)
To: D-Chivas
"Most of you disagree with this tactic, but I think it has value. Think of all the cold cases that could be solved and all the wanted scum walking around that can't reasonably be picked up otherwise."
It's for the children, right?
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:16:24 PM PST
by
dljordan
To: Orlando
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:17:10 PM PST
by
Old Seadog
(Inside every old person is a young person saying "WTF happened?".)
To: MineralMan
...the last time I was in Kansas was....NEVER.And we thank you.
To: A Balrog of Morgoth
It seems like a lot more money and effort is put into identifying and successfully prosecuting routine traffic violations then crimes involving identity theft and credit card fraud. Or even crimes like illegal invasion of the USA by land, sea and air, welfare fraud, medical fraud and other stuff.
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:17:22 PM PST
by
Centurion2000
(Islam's true face: http://makeashorterlink.com/?J169127BC)
To: NeonKnight
Not bad for a state boasting a total population of about 2.2 million. 10 million fingerprints translates in Kansan to 1 million people.........
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:18:09 PM PST
by
Osage Orange
(Why does John McCain always smile like a mule eating cockleburrs?)
To: NeonKnight; Osage Orange
...of more than 10 million fingerprints taken from people arrested in Kansas. Not bad for a state boasting a total population of about 2.2 million.
Yeah, we get a lot of riff-raff from Missouri.
To: Lurking in Kansas
Yeah, we get a lot of riff-raff from Missouri.That doesn't surprise me........( g )
Thank God...none of those Okie's darken the soil of KS.
FRegards,
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:30:19 PM PST
by
Osage Orange
(Why does John McCain always smile like a mule eating cockleburrs?)
To: Hegemony Cricket
"He looked at me and said, "Kid, we don't like your kind, and we're gonna send your fingerprints off to Washington." .... You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant (except an Alice) ....
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:31:42 PM PST
by
Centurion2000
(Islam's true face: http://makeashorterlink.com/?J169127BC)
To: Lurking in Kansas
"And we thank you."
No, thank you! Someone has to live there, I suppose, and we wouldn't want everyone there to be Fred Phelps.
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:33:53 PM PST
by
MineralMan
(godless atheist)
To: Orlando
I guess I have a different take - it can be very beneficial as people have more and more options for fake identification. If an officer has any doubt about who you are, it can be a real convenience if you aren't wanted, and a real bummer if you are. I spent 24 years in the military, so my prints are on file. I also had to give prints for a carry permit. Unless I commit a crime, my prints are meaningless - I don't even wipe down hotel rooms when I travel on business and I use restaurant water glasses without gloves.
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:37:42 PM PST
by
trebb
("I am the way... no one comes to the Father, but by me..." - Jesus in John 14:6 (RSV))
To: moehoward
The roadside fingerprint plan raises serious constitutional issues that are certain to be pursued as soon as the first blue light and siren guy insists on having it done. What is the compelling state interest? How does a fingerprint check aid in traffic enforcement that a valid drivers license does not? Where does self-incrimination intrusion stop? And those are just a few that come to mind extemporaneously. As dislikeable as they often may be, the ACLU will have a field day with this one.
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:53:53 PM PST
by
middie
(ath.Tha)
To: reagan_fanatic
I'll stay outta Kansas till the Supremes have decided if this violates my 4th amendment rights. I think it does. Oh, but wait, in typical gov fashion, they will treat us ALL like criminals...it's easier and more profitable that way.
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:58:33 PM PST
by
blu
(People, for God's sake, think for yourselves!)
To: MineralMan
Some acquiesencent poster out there in FR-Land will reply with the old rubric that is a confession of acceptance of a tyrranical regime: ''Well, if you've done nothing wrong and have no reason to insist on your constitutional immunites, you shouldn't be objecting to efficient law enforcement.''
Note: there was no crime and very efficient law enforcement in a large European country between 1933 and 1945. Those attributes of a government should not be the standard by which conduct is measured.
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posted on
03/22/2006 12:59:43 PM PST
by
middie
(ath.Tha)
To: NeonKnight
Each of those 2.2 million people has approximately 10 fingers?
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posted on
03/22/2006 1:08:22 PM PST
by
flada
(Posting in a manner reminiscent of Jen-gis Kahn.)
To: D-Chivas
More efficient law enforcement, sure... but it is also leading us towards a government that can track your every move at all times, and that is not a good thing. I don't like it.
To: D-Chivas
Hi D-Chivas:
Do a keyword search using the term "Fourth Amendment" and read the thread about the 500 cameras in New York City. The opportunity for abuse with these kind of techniques is outrageous.
~ Blue Jays ~
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posted on
03/22/2006 1:15:46 PM PST
by
Blue Jays
(Rock Hard, Ride Free)
To: MineralMan
Hi MM-
Why is it so difficult for people to identify the slippery slope even after being painted an excellent picture like the one you just illustrated?
~ Blue Jays ~
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posted on
03/22/2006 1:18:13 PM PST
by
Blue Jays
(Rock Hard, Ride Free)
To: Old Seadog
I wish he was watching the border...
To: Blue Jays
"Why is it so difficult for people to identify the slippery slope even after being painted an excellent picture like the one you just illustrated? " =================================
I have no idea. Numerous people on Free Republic point out the dangers of this sort of thing everytime a story is posted. The problem is that there is an equal number who thinks it's all OK, because you have nothing to fear if you've done nothing wrong.
And that's on a conservative discussion forum. Imagine how bad it is elsewhere. It's frightening.
Ausweiss bitte!
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posted on
03/22/2006 1:21:52 PM PST
by
MineralMan
(godless atheist)
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