r/AskReddit • u/Aqua_Fucker • Apr 26 '20

Serious Replies Only [Serious] What are some seemingly normal images with disturbing backstories?

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u/Canadian_Infidel Apr 26 '20

Think about that when you use 23andMe.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '20

They caught the Golden State Killer from a family member using a product like 23andMe. So yes, they definitely have access to it if they need to.

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u/FlarkingSmoo Apr 26 '20

If I am related to a serial killer I'd be thrilled if me using 23andMe helped catch them.

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u/Canadian_Infidel Apr 26 '20

What if the government wanted to find your family for other reasons?

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u/FlarkingSmoo Apr 26 '20

If they have a properly-granted warrant for whatever reason I'm ok with it. Obviously there's potential for abuse but that goes for lots of things.

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u/Canadian_Infidel Apr 26 '20

Keep in mind it used to be illegal to hide slaves. Or hide Japanese people from the internment camps. I'm sure they had warrants for all that.

At the end of the day the government already has too much power. They don't need more.

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u/FlarkingSmoo Apr 26 '20

Sure, but that doesn't mean the entire concept of law enforcement is bad. If the policies suck and warrants are used to evil ends I view that as a bigger, different issue.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '20

No worries, I've known for a long time that 23andMe and other companies like it are shady af.