“Why not? A DNA test is much like a finger print. People arrested get finger printed...they should have their DNA tested also.”
It feels good to support the state doesn’t it? Of course when it’s your turn they won’t have any mercy on you for supporting them. :)
The state has a legitimate police power in correctly identifying people. Thus fingerprints are legal, although they were initially challenged. DNA will soon follow as it should.
Having served my country they have my fingerprints. I have no problem with them having my DNA also. And I see no reason those arrested shouldn’t have their DNA collected and stored.
Like others I have some minor concerns as to the abuse of a DNA database, but that’s another argument, and frankly I’ve not seen a compelling argument on potential abuses.