lay groundwork for future possible crime reduction and solving.

Rather than obtain a footprint of each newborn in the United States, or perhaps in addition to that, routinely swab each newborn infant for DNA. Entering all natural-born United States citizen's DNA into CODIS could eliminate the dreadful possibility of convicting innocent people. It might also provide a deterrent to the criminal who might be contemplating rape, murder or other violent crimes. All current citizens, including prisoners, should be asked or required to submit voluntary DNA samples. Shoe prints are far more likely than footprints at crimes. Also, fingerprints can be altered, wiped away or eliminated by wearing gloves. DNA is frequently present in rapes, murders and many other violent crimes. We're all required to pay taxes and we should all be willing to help deter crime.