[sliverstorm]

in America, criminals have rights, including the right to privacy. Convicted criminals and convicted felons do not

It sounds like you are rather pedantically making a distinction between criminals and convicted criminals.

[bmelton]

Indeed. It is the very crux of my post. I view the distinction as worthwhile. In fact, I should probably have gone further and drawn distinction between convicted criminals and convicted criminals who are currently serving time.

[bmm6o]

You know what you call someone who hasn't been proven guilty? Innocent.