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originally posted by: rikgrimsby
it won't happen this time but within 5/10 years when another "virus" turns up. ive said this beofre..... this is just a beta test fro somthing more in 5/10 years
originally posted by: andy06shake
a reply to: 727Sky
The tests are rather spurious at the moment and inconclusive.
So short of a working Star Trek Tricorder in everyone's paws, i really don't see everyday testing managing to become a thing.
originally posted by: lakenheath24
Tell that to black men. Or poor people.
😛
a reply to: DBCowboy
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: TexasTruth
I am not aware of any "clause" or law that can suspend rights, but I'm sure they exist.
*grumbles*
How on earth could a system be set up to test every person every day? Imagine the logistical nightmare.And the queues..It ain't possible.
originally posted by: Silcone Synapse
a reply to: 727Sky
Or gibbering and drooling in the corner about being a hair sniffing gangster?
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: 727Sky
5th Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6th Amendment
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
(bold is mine)
In America you are innocent until proven guilty.
Period.
You cannot be punished for something until you are proven guilty of such. In this case, the state is assuming guilt that you are deliberately spreading a virus by not getting some sort of "test".
originally posted by: 727Sky
Get tested everyday and wear a badge as proof you are disease free according to James Bullard President and CEO of the Federal reserve bank of St. Louis.