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Should police be able to use partial DNA evidence for convictions
Devon Jones Asked by Devon Jones
36 Votes

Should police be able to use partial DNA evidence for convictions

If it solves cases

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Its Unconstitutional

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If it solves cases

“Some law enforcement officials argue that using partial DNA could help them identify suspects in hard-to-solve cases.” – USA Today
“Some law enforcement officials argue that using partial DNA could help them identify suspects in hard-to-solve cases.” – USA Today Show Less
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Its Unconstitutional

“But skeptics argue that the practice unfairly casts aspersions on large groups of family members who are likely uninvolved in crime.” – USA Today Read the full article at USA ... Show More
“But skeptics argue that the practice unfairly casts aspersions on large groups of family members who are likely uninvolved in crime.” – USA Today Read the full article at USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/02/16/austin-yogurt-shop-murder-cold-case-hinges-dna-fbi-wont-share/4762436002/ Show Less
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Should all marijuana convictions be wiped in legal states?
Sai Gohel Asked by Sai Gohel
46 Votes

Should all marijuana convictions be wiped in legal states?

100%

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Not necessarily

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100%

“Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey on Thursday announced that she had secured the dismissal of 66,000 marijuana convictions in Los Angeles County, marking a major step in a growing natio... Show More
“Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey on Thursday announced that she had secured the dismissal of 66,000 marijuana convictions in Los Angeles County, marking a major step in a growing national effort to undo the harsh effects of a decades-long drug war.” – L.A. Times Show Less
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Not necessarily

Read the full article at L.A. Times: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-13/la-district-attorney-clear-marijuana-convictions
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Should homophobia be a crime?
Sai Gohel Asked by Sai Gohel
131 Votes

Should homophobia be a crime?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

“Swiss voters will head to the polls to decide whether homophobia – hate crimes or discrimination based on sexual orientation –should be criminalized.” – USA Today
“Swiss voters will head to the polls to decide whether homophobia – hate crimes or discrimination based on sexual orientation –should be criminalized.” – USA Today Show Less
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No

Read the full article at USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/02/08/gay-rights-switzerland-decide-whether-homophobia-should-crime/4691376002/
Read the full article at USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/02/08/gay-rights-switzerland-decide-whether-homophobia-should-crime/4691376002/ Show Less
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k san
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k san

WRONG QUESTION. YOU CAN'T CONTROL PEOPLES' PHOBIAS. IT'S ACTING ON THOSE PHOBIAS IN A DESCRIMINATORY OR VIOLENT WAY THAT IS THE CRIME.

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