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Originally Posted by smbx33
Do you have any idea why there is such a high crime rate? Have you ever taken a course on criminology? I have, and it is my scholarly opinion that the reason why people don't commit crimes is FEAR. Morals can have a high determination but the FEAR of being caught and prosecuted prevents many people from becoming criminals. My proof look at how low the crime rate is in countries where they have strict punishments like chopping your hand off for stealing. watch them have a lower crime rates than those countries where they have more leniency more room, more probability of getting away..
Now the type of fear I want to see implanted on people is that what ever law they break they will be punished for in one way or another. People wont commit crimes without thinking about it, for a really long time. Chances are if they commit the crime, law enforcement can have a greater chance or arrest.
My question to you, is why do you care that the government has your fingerprint, retina,etc?
Do you have something to hide? Do you not trust the country that is protecting you?
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Do I trust labour or the conservatives with my fingerprint / retina / DNA... no I really don't. Even if I did have something to hide, how would giving them that information "reveal" this secret? It's not for hiding something that I am against being forced to give away that information.
After what you said, surely you are looking for harsher punishments and a less lenient judicial system - again I still do not see how merely having fingerprints and DNA will prevent people commiting crimes. Perhaps ensuring that people who are caught are actually taken to trial and those who are found guilty are actually given harsh sentences would be a better first step.