Comments on: Senate Ok’s DNA plan, but Black Lawmakers split

By: Heber Brown, III

Heber Brown, III — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:22:18 +0000

I definitely share you concern, Diane.

Rev! Can’t Touch This? LOL. I will check in and see what the Hammer man is up to these days.

Charlie - I just received an email from the Baltimore City NAACP Prez that Jessamy is in opposition of the bill. That hasn’t been verified yet, however. It is interesting nonetheless that Jessamy hasn’t been publicly vocal on this issue.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:02:26 +0000

Where was Baltimore State’s Atty Pat Jessamy on this DNA legislation? We know Prince Georges County SA, Glen Ivey, supported it without knowing the particulars of the legislation, but I don’t recall hearing anything from Baltimore’s State’s Atty. Perhaps, she saw no personal political gain from weighing in on one side or the other. Her office is overwhelmed by its current caseload and prosecutorial responsibilities. It seems unlikely that the office would be capable of handling any additional workload created by the expanded DNA collection. As horrible as it is, this is a major crime initiative. Yet, Jessamy has said nothing?! Curious.

By: Rev. C. Solomon

Rev. C. Solomon — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:25:57 +0000

Reverend Stanley Burrell, aka, MC Hammer worked on an issue that is similar to this one in California several years ago. That’s right, ‘can’t touch this, went to work for California youth!

It doesn’t sound as if you need any help, but you never know, Hammer might have some ideas for you! He is an affable and approachable person. The easiest way to contact him would be through the Jubilee Christian Center or his agency. Can’t touch this!!

By: Diane C. Russell

Diane C. Russell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:13:56 +0000

As I’ve said elsewhere, just imagine what a boon this kind of database would have been for Hitler. It would have been much easier to identify Jews for extermination.

What if someone decides to use this data base to target Blacks–especially those who try to pass?

And the surveillance cameras the General Assembly wants to place around the state will make it much eaisier to ensure nobody hides or escapes.