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25. Roadblocks are objectinable when done by the authorities, let alone

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Sat Jun 15, 2013, 11:57 AM

Jun 2013

some little known research outfit.

A roadblock with uniformed and armed off duty cops? WTF?

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Police set up roadblocks to 'voluntarily' collect DNA, blood samples from innocent Americans [View all] L0oniX Jun 2013 OP

This CAN'T be real.....maybe... clarice Jun 2013 #1

LMFAO L0oniX Jun 2013 #2

Thanks, I know that was baaaaaaad. nt clarice Jun 2013 #4

Misleading, but still disturbing. This is voluntary, it's research, looking at blood alcohol levels NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #3

The idea is that you can be compelled to take a breathalizer test without being arrested... L0oniX Jun 2013 #5

You can refuse to take a breathalizer test. And then you'll lose your license. NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #6

Driving is a right. Sirveri Jun 2013 #24

driving is absolutely NOT a right ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2013 #37

From a box of Cracker Jack ..where most people get their drivers license. L0oniX Jun 2013 #44

well, in that case ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2013 #46

I explained where I got it, you have not supported your position. Sirveri Jun 2013 #49

no... you didn't ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2013 #67

everything is a right, privilege is something that is granted. Sirveri Jun 2013 #69

your own words indicate you have no idea what is a RIGHT... ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2013 #70

Your own words indicate you have zero clue where rights come from in this country. Sirveri Jun 2013 #71

oh, I know well WHERE rights come from... ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2013 #74

I'm done getting trolled by you. Sirveri Jun 2013 #75

schooled... schooled is the word you're looking for n/t ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2013 #76

It should be. dairydog91 Jun 2013 #57

Probably from Natural News, which is a hack whackadoodle site. truebluegreen Jun 2013 #58

While the "pic" may be from NN there are plenty of backup links in this thread as well as more than L0oniX Jun 2013 #63

Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege Ilsa Jun 2013 #55

You appear to think that rights derive from the government. Sirveri Jun 2013 #59

good luck with that position regarding DRIVING AS A RIGHT ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2013 #68

Soon they'll be doing a swab inside your cheek LuvNewcastle Jun 2013 #8

This has the potencial to ok a test without arrest. L0oniX Jun 2013 #9

You CAN be swabbed even if no charges are brought. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #14

People are compelled to take a breathalyser test without being arrested... L0oniX Jun 2013 #15

Yes, but sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #23

The breathalyser test will contain your DNA when you blow a .07 or anything below the legal limit. L0oniX Jun 2013 #26

I hadn't thought of that. sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #27

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Having a bad day, are we? NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #62

LOL L0oniX Jun 2013 #65

The test probably has nothing to do with DNA Vinnie From Indy Jun 2013 #7

Thats frightening in itself, given the state of things Myrina Jun 2013 #19

It ain't like a cop who wants to test you will be serving tea and donuts. They will have the usual L0oniX Jun 2013 #28

Then using a reward makes it a flawed JimDandy Jun 2013 #38

Here's a CBS News link for this story Newsjock Jun 2013 #10

Thanks - we can't take anything Natural News says as true; they are RW loonies muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #11

I think the idea is that if you can be compelled to take a Breathalyzer test with out an arrest... L0oniX Jun 2013 #13

But we know no-one was compelled to do any test muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #16

IMO ...it's a matter of what this sort of thing could lead to. L0oniX Jun 2013 #17

Exactly. A run-through trial of the JimDandy Jun 2013 #39

"Roadblock" is the key word. JoeyT Jun 2013 #73

That's why I'd like a description of what they actually did, in this case muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #77

I suspect a Darwin Award or two may come out of this. nt Zorra Jun 2013 #12

A *very* unsavory mix of intimidation and abuse of power, imo. reformist2 Jun 2013 #18

"Candid Camera" illustrated the passivity of "the sheeple" for decades. woo me with science Jun 2013 #20

What about minors? zeeland Jun 2013 #21

Welcome to- ruffburr Jun 2013 #22

Roadblocks are objectinable when done by the authorities, let alone Snarkoleptic Jun 2013 #25

Could they do this, if there hadnt been DUI checkpoints first? markiv Jun 2013 #29

Wait till they make it mandatory a DNA sample from that next flue shot you get. L0oniX Jun 2013 #31

+1 woo me with science Jun 2013 #33

You might make a case sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #30

HOLY ...I POSTED IN THE WRONG THREAD ...BATMAN! L0oniX Jun 2013 #32

Naw. It was me. Sorry sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #48

If they really want to find out who the sheep are, they can stop traffic and give TSA-type feel ups. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2013 #34

Let have all 330,000,000 of us body cavity searched too. Jobs jobs jobs. L0oniX Jun 2013 #36

PIGS being PIGS. Dawson Leery Jun 2013 #35

I just found a DU thread where this organization pulled a similar stunt in 2007. Snarkoleptic Jun 2013 #40

Wow DU2 ...and yea who is behind this indeed. L0oniX Jun 2013 #41

I see the DU2 thread linked to worldnutdaily, so I've found a better link with details. Snarkoleptic Jun 2013 #47

That story from 6 years ago said they did it every 10 years Progressive dog Jun 2013 #56

Has anyone informed Mayor I've-got-my-own-army Bloomberg? He could get behind this. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2013 #42

His army may be too busy snapping pictures of all the topless women flooding the streets of NY. L0oniX Jun 2013 #43

34,000 NY cops, all ready to violate civil rights. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2013 #45

DNA testing for alcohol blood levels. I don't think so! Coyotl Jun 2013 #50

No one is DNA testing for alcohol. Ever blow into a breathalizer? Where do your lips go? L0oniX Jun 2013 #51

Can you say "trial balloon?" Brigid Jun 2013 #52

So a 250 lb cop approches you in your car and asks you to volunteer for a swab. You say no. L0oniX Jun 2013 #53

It's hard to say how I'd react. Brigid Jun 2013 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jun 2013 #60

Yet another reason not to trust the police in this country duuser5822 Jun 2013 #64

K&R DeSwiss Jun 2013 #66

This country is getting scary.... davidn3600 Jun 2013 #72

"Let's see what we can get away with. Whatever they don't fight, stays forever." Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #78