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Or even worse, government officials like the false positives because more people can then be funneled into the prison system. The fact that the test is cheap is
by gaur 10y ago
Or even worse, government officials like the false positives because more people can then be funneled into the prison system. The fact that the test is cheap is just a bonus.
- 24gttghh 10y agoOr if we were to follow Hanlon's Razor, they're just inept. However, the article talks about Justice Department seminars where: >In its curriculum, the technology center states that field tests help authorities by “removing the need for extensive laboratory analysis,” because “the field test may factor into obtaining an immediate plea agreement.”
- dredmorbius 10y agoThe fact that the test is cheap is a key feature. 33% positive rate, $5 a pop. After six tests (stop'n'frisk'n'test), you've got 90% chance of convictable evidence on any given party.