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8. Not. Only for cause (such as driving erratically). Taking blood and saliva is search and seizure.

Tue Feb 25, 2014, 12:17 AM

Feb 2014

The government doesn't have the right to take your blood and saliva at will.

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someone from the government asked for your saliva or blood = elleng Feb 2014 #1

clone army? Chan790 Feb 2014 #3

I'm not giving *anyone* on the side of the road *anything* Earth_First Feb 2014 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Feb 2014 #6

Consent is given when you get behind the wheel. idendoit Feb 2014 #7

Try reading a little slower, maybe it'll come to you. idendoit Feb 2014 #9

Try discussing rather than being snarky & maybe someone will care. El_Johns Feb 2014 #10

More authoritarianism at DU. Sigh. appal_jack Feb 2014 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Feb 2014 #12

K&R woo me with science Feb 2014 #5